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Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Name: Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash; 1/2 cup water; 1 pound grass fed beef or buffalo; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; baby portabella mushrooms (optional); 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with liquid ( I use Muir Glen roasted canned tomatoes); 1/2 teaspoon fresh leaf oregano, chopped (may use dried); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (or combination of cheeses)

By PatNovember 13, 2014

prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 1 hour
total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
makes: Serves 6
difficulty: Medium
category: Main Dish
ingredients: 13

Times and difficulty are estimates only.

Directions

Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place spaghetti squash, cut side down, in a baking dish; add water to the baking dish. Cover and bake spaghetti squash in a 375° oven for about 30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork. (You can also cook the squash in the crock pot for 8-10 hours). When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating strands with a fork. Set aside.
In a large skillet, brown the beef and pour off grease; add onion, red and green peppers and garlic and cook just until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and squash. Continue to cook and stir for about 2 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole; stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese. Bake uncovered at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle spaghetti squash with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and cook for 5 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.