Easy Spaghetti Squash Casserole

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash (med-smallish)
  • 1 cup spaghetti sauce or 1 cup fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mushroom (sliced or diced)
  • 1 small sweet onion
  • 1/2 lb ground beef (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Italian sausage (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (may use just oil if vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded mexican cheese or 1 cup Italian cheese blend
  • 1 scoop sour cream or 1 scoop Greek yogurt

Directions

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    1. Cut spaghetti squash in half (length wise). Scoop out seed from center. Put in baking pan cut side down. Pour in 2 cups water (enough to cover bottom of pan plus a little). Cover with foil. Bake 350 degrees for approximately one hour - depending on size. Test for doneness with a fork. Fork should pierce the squash easily. (if you like your squash less done then cook accordingly).
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    2. When done take fork/spoon and scrape out the fibers of the squash. Drain well to get rid of liquid.
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    WHILE SQUASH IS BAKING:
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    3. Brown up ground beef and Italian sausage. Drain. Set aside.
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    WHILE SQUASH IS BAKING ABOUT 1/2 WAY THROUGH (@30 MIN MARK):
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    4. Dice up onions and mushrooms.
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    5. Sautee onion in butter/oil. When onions start to brown add mushrooms. When done add in spaghetti sauce and/or fire roasted tomatoes. Heat til warm. Remove from heat.
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    6. Mix in baked squash, ground beef, sausage and parmesan cheese. Transfer to baking dish. Top with 1 cup. shredded cheese.
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    7. Bake 350 until cheese is melted and slightly browning. About 1/2 hour.
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    8. Remove from oven serve. Serve with spoonful of sour cream or plain greek yogurt.

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