Spaghetti Squash Casserole in the Shell

Spaghetti Squash Casserole in the Shell

This savory spaghetti squash casserole combines cooked ground beef, onion, and bell pepper with baked squash, served in the squash shell.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Calories
273 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven; cool until easily handled, 7 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop out squash; separate strands with a fork. Reserve shells.
Step 3
Cook beef, onion, and bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes; drain. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in squash; cook until liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Fill squash shells with squash mixture using a slotted spoon; place in a shallow baking pan.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place squash, flesh-side down, in baking pan; pour in enough boiling water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
  • 0.33333334326744 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup minced bell pepper

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