Best 8 Spaghetti Squash Casserole Bake Recipes

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Spaghetti squash casserole bake is a mouthwatering dish that combines the mild flavor of spaghetti squash with a variety of colorful ingredients, creating a delightful casserole that is perfect for a comforting family meal. This versatile dish can be customized to suit individual preferences, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts and home cooks alike. Whether you're looking for a hearty vegetarian main course or a tasty side dish, spaghetti squash casserole bake offers a delicious and satisfying option.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE



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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

1 small spaghetti squash (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
1/2 cup water
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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



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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

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 8 inches)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE



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I would have never thought to use squash this way! It has great flavor and is a hearty meal. I found it on BH&G website.

Provided by Amber C.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 lbs spaghetti squash, medium
12 ounces Italian sausage, ground
1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 1/4 ounces olives, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1 1/2 cups red pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Halve squash crosswise; remove seeds.
  • Place cut sides down in a 2 qt rectangular baking dish, add 1/4 c water, cover with ventilated plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH for 10-15 minutes or until squash separates when pierced with a fork. Rearrange once for even baking. DO NOT over cook squash or it will be mushy.
  • In a large skillet cook sausage, mushrooms, pepper, onion and garlic over med heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain fat.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Scape pulp from squash (about 3 c) wipe out baking dish and coat with nonstick spray.
  • Spread half the squash in dish, add half the sausage mixture and half the olives.
  • Sprinkle with seasoning and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  • Top with half the sauce and half the cheese.
  • Top with remaining squash, sausage, olives and sauce.
  • Bake for 30 min, sprinkle with remaining cheese, bake for 5 more min or until cheese is melted.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 medium spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb ground beef
¼ cup tomato paste
1 can tomato, diced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup fresh basil leaf, for serving

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

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE IN THE SHELL



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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!

Provided by JBaudreau

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 1h51m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven; cool until easily handled, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop out squash; separate strands with a fork. Reserve shells.
  • 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.
  • Fill squash shells with squash mixture using a slotted spoon; place in a shallow baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 414 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Spaghetti Squash Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Scarycarrie_ca

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place the squash, cut side down, on the sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a sharp knife.
  • Allow to cool slightly.
  • With a fork, scrape the squash strands into a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, warm the oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic and basil.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
  • Add the tomatoes.
  • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the mixture is dry.
  • To the bowl with the squash, add the cottage cheese, mozzarella, parsley, salt and the onion mixture.
  • Stir well to mix all ingredients.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour mixture into prepared dish.
  • Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE



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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

1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
¼ teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning, divided, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 bulb garlic, cloves peeled and minced
1 pound ground pork sausage
1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound broccoli, stem removed and broken into florets
2 tablespoons chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
nonstick cooking spray
1 ½ cups whipping cream

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

TURKEY SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Turkey Spaghetti Squash Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, ground turkey, onion, green bell pepper, salt, pepper, tomato, garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, medium spaghetti squash, shredded mozzarella cheese, green onion

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups tomato, diced
3 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium spaghetti squash
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
green onion, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  • Add the turkey and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, thyme, basil, and oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the spaghetti squash. Cook for 4-5 minutes until most of the liquid has cooked off.
  • Add half of the mozzarella and stir until cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and ladle the mixture into a baking dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Carefully remove then add the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions, if desired and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right spaghetti squash: Look for a spaghetti squash that is firm and has a deep yellow color. Avoid squash that has blemishes or soft spots.
  • Cook the spaghetti squash properly: To ensure that the spaghetti squash is cooked evenly, use a fork to poke holes in the squash before baking. This will help the steam to escape and prevent the squash from becoming mushy.
  • Use a good quality sauce: The sauce is what will make or break your spaghetti squash casserole. Choose a sauce that you enjoy and that complements the other ingredients in the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a spaghetti squash casserole. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create a dish that you and your family will love.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti squash casserole is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash, and it is also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a spaghetti squash casserole recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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