Spaghetti Squash Casserole in the Shell

I love almost any squash recipe, and this one makes a great meal all by itself! Quick, easy, and one of my favorite ways to make spaghetti squash!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 19 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 44 mins
• Calories: 236 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
• ½ cup minced bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place squash in baking pan; pour in enough boiling water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of dish.

Step 2

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 3

Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop out squash; separate strands with a fork. Reserve shells.

Step 4

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 5

Fill squash shells with squash mixture using a slotted spoon; place in a shallow baking pan.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.