Craving a hearty, cheesy, and flavorful meal without the hassle of elaborate cooking? Look no further than the easy spaghetti squash casserole! This delectable dish combines the goodness of spaghetti squash, a healthy and versatile vegetable, with a creamy sauce, succulent fillings, and a crispy topping, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a busy weeknight cook seeking a hassle free dinner solution or a culinary enthusiast looking to impress your guests, this easy spaghetti squash casserole is the perfect recipe for any occasion.
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SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
Spaghetti squash, like zucchini, can take over a garden. This is an excellent way to put that abundance to good use. I got the original recipe at a cooking class, and I've made it many times since. It's unique and tasty. -Mina Dick, Boissevain, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place with cut side down in a baking dish; add water. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until it is easily pierced with a fork. When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating the strands with a fork. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, red pepper and garlic until meat is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain; add tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and squash. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese and parsley; let stand a few minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE BAKE
Don't be fooled by this recipe-it only looks complicated. long ago, one of our daughters passed it on along with squash from her first garden.-Glenafa Vrchota, Mason City, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add 1/2 in. water and cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375° until squash can be easily pierced with a fork, 20-30 minutes., Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, thyme and pepper; saute until onion is tender. Add tomatoes; cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside., Scoop out the flesh of squash, separating strands with a fork. Combine the flesh, tomato mixture, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese and parsley. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until heated through and top is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
RICH AND SAVORY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
This would be great as a side but is filling enough to be a meal on its own!
Provided by bluejaimie
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Spaghetti Squash
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Spread spaghetti squash and onion in a large casserole dish. Coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes. Mash.
- Mix eggs, bread crumbs, heavy cream, goat cheese, feta cheese, and rosemary into the mashed mixture. Lay tomato slices on top. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and black pepper on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 345.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
EASY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
Make and share this Easy Spaghetti Squash Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Aduladi
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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).
- 2. When done take fork/spoon and scrape out the fibers of the squash. Drain well to get rid of liquid.
- WHILE SQUASH IS BAKING:
- 3. Brown up ground beef and Italian sausage. Drain. Set aside.
- WHILE SQUASH IS BAKING ABOUT 1/2 WAY THROUGH (@30 MIN MARK):.
- 4. Dice up onions and mushrooms.
- 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.
- 6. Mix in baked squash, ground beef, sausage and parmesan cheese. Transfer to baking dish. Top with 1 cup. shredded cheese.
- 7. Bake 350 until cheese is melted and slightly browning. About 1/2 hour.
- 8. Remove from oven serve. Serve with spoonful of sour cream or plain greek yogurt.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY
This spaghetti squash casserole is hearty and comforting, but won't weigh you down. Strands of spaghetti squash stand in for pasta--they're tossed with a quick beef and tomato sauce, topped with cheese, and baked to gooey, golden brown perfection.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- On a cutting board, cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the cut sides of the squash, then transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, cut side-down.
- Bake the squash until fork-tender, about 1 hour. Let the spaghetti squash cool for 5 minutes, then use a fork to pull the strands of spaghetti squash and transfer to a medium bowl.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook until softened and light golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until combined, about 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the spaghetti squash until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the cheese over the casserole.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes.
- Top with the basil, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 6 grams
CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
I had a recipe for a 4-cheese baked spaghetti squash that I really liked, but it was hard to eat. It was baked in the shell of the squash, and then mixed together after baking. I wanted to try it as a casserole, and after a few tries, this is what I came up with.
Provided by Shasta Duplantis
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 1h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Brush the squash flesh with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon garlic-pepper over top; rub the edges and insides to make sure it's distributed evenly. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 45 to 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast iron pan over low heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Add garlic and cook for about 10 more minutes. Move everything to the outside edges of the pan; add sausage, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper to the center. Cook and stir until pork is browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Fold in the broccoli and remove from the heat.
- Remove squash from the oven and set aside to cool a bit. Leave the oven on.
- Mix chicken base, oregano, thyme, and basil together in a large bowl. Add Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Add Cheddar and mozzarella and mix until well combined; it may be a little clumpy, but as long as it's only small clumps, that's okay.
- Shred squash flesh onto a sheet pan; use an oven mitt to hold it if it's still too hot. Toss with remaining garlic-pepper and season with salt and pepper if you want to. (Just remember the chicken base has a fair amount of salt in it already.)
- Spray an 11x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread 1/2 of the shredded squash evenly over the bottom of the dish and top with 1/2 of the pork-vegetable mixture. Repeat for a second layer. Pour cream over the entire dish.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 114.8 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 1297 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
Tips:
- For the best results, choose a spaghetti squash that is heavy for its size and has a deep yellow color.
- To easily cut the spaghetti squash in half, place it on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut it lengthwise.
- When roasting the spaghetti squash, place it cut-side up on a baking sheet to prevent the strands from sticking together.
- Use a fork to scrape the spaghetti squash strands out of the shell. This is much easier than trying to cut them with a knife.
- Feel free to experiment with different ingredients in your spaghetti squash casserole. Some popular additions include cooked chicken, ground beef, vegetables, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti squash casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash, and it can be customized to your liking. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
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