Spaghetti Squash Casserole
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
286 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Description
The Spaghetti Squash Casserole starts with tender spaghetti squash cooked until strands can be scraped out easily. Ground beef is sautéed with onion and garlic until browned, then simmered with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning to create a flavorful meat sauce. The cooked squash strands are stirred into the sauce and transferred to a baking dish or back into the squash shells.
The dish is topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and baked until the cheese melts to a golden, bubbly finish. This combination delivers a mix of textures: the soft, slightly chewy squash strands and the rich, meaty tomato sauce topped with a melted cheese layer. The casserole resembles a baked pasta dish but uses a vegetable base.
Serve warm as a main course, providing a flavorful and hearty meal. This option is suited for those looking to replace traditional pasta with a vegetable alternative while keeping classic Italian flavors intact.
The spaghetti squash can be cooked either in the oven or the microwave, allowing flexibility depending on time and equipment. Ensure the squash is fully cooked so the strands pull out easily and blend well with the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash cooked
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can, canned
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup marinara sauce or pasta sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook squash until tender *see note. Once cooked, use a fork to scrape the strands of spaghetti squash. Remove strands and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a medium saucepan, cook ground beef, onion and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pasta sauce and seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in squash. Place in a casserole dish (or back into the squash halves) and top with cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Spaghetti squash can be cooked by baking in the oven until tender or microwaving for quicker preparation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 15.1mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 358mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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