Spaghetti Squash Bake Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Squash Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash; ½ cup water; 1 lb ground beef; ½ cup chopped onion; ½ cup chopped red bell pepper; ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 14 12 ounces diced tomatoes with juice; ½ teaspoon oregano leaves; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 small spaghetti squash
½ cup water
1 lb ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
14 12 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
½ teaspoon oregano leaves
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1
Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
2
Place spaghetti squash, cut side down, in a baking dish; add water to the baking dish.
3
Cover and bake spaghetti squash in a 375 oven for about 30 minutes, or until the spaghetti squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
4
When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating strands with a fork.
5
In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, red and green pepper and garlic until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
6
Drain off fat; add tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and squash.
7
Continue to cook and stir for about 2 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
8
Transfer mixture to an ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole; stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese.
9
Bake uncovered at 350 for 25 minutes.
10
Sprinkle spaghetti squash with the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese and cook for 5 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small spaghetti squash, ½ cup water, 1 lb ground beef, ½ cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Squash Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spaghetti Squash Bake

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