Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash with Mushroom Ragu

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   Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Use tines of fork to pierce skins of squash halves in several places to allow steam to escape while cooking; place, cut sides down, on parchment-covered baking sheet.

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   Bake 1 hour or until tender.

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   About 30 min.

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   before squash is done, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat.

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   Add onions; cook 5 min.

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   or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

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   Add mushrooms; cook 7 min.

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   or until mushrooms release most their liquid, stirring occasionally and adding the garlic for the last minute.

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    Add pasta sauce; stir.

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    Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.

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    Reserve 1/2 cup sauce for later use.

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    Remove squash from oven.

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    Run fork over squash flesh to form spaghetti-like strands.

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    Add to remaining sauce in skillet along with the Parmesan and 1 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly.

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    Spoon into squash halves; top with reserved sauce and shredded cheese.

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    Bake 10 min.

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    or until shredded cheese is melted.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.