Stuffed Squash Boats Recipe

Name: Stuffed Squash Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 medium spaghetti squash (2 to 2-1/2 pounds); 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 small Roma tomatoes, diced and seeds removed; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

2 medium spaghetti squash (2 to 2-1/2 pounds)
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 small Roma tomatoes, diced and seeds removed
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1
1. Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. Fill pan with 1/2 inch of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 375u00b0F for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
2
When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating strands with a fork. Set the shells and squash aside. In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
3
Add mushrooms, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add diced tomato; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add squash; mix well. Cook, uncovered, until liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Fill shells; place in shallow baking dish.
4
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0F for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; place back in oven and bake 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium spaghetti squash (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Squash Boats falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Stuffed Squash Boats

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