Best 14 Spaghetti Squash Casserole With Pasta Sauce Recipes

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Spaghetti squash casserole is a delicious and healthy dish that combines classic Italian flavors with the nutritional benefits of spaghetti squash. This casserole is hearty, flavorful, and a great way to use up leftover pasta sauce. Whether you're looking for a comforting dinner or a dish to impress your guests, spaghetti squash casserole is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 14 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 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



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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.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH PASTA SAUCE



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Yummy and light, but filling, way to get those veggies in. Spaghetti squash casserole topped with pasta sauce, it tastes just like pasta and super yummy!

Provided by greekmommie

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium spaghetti squash
cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Pierce squash a few times with a very sharp knife. Place squash in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power until squash is tender and a knife can easily poke through the skin, 10 to 13 minutes. Let squash rest, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in sausage, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender and sausage is crumbly and brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Cut open squash and remove and discard all seeds. Scrape out the flesh with a fork and add to the sausage and veggie mixture. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1567.9 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound short pasta, such as penne, gemelli or trofie
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups frozen diced butternut squash
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup frozen peas
1 jarred roasted red pepper, finely chopped
One 4-ounce log fresh goat cheese, broken into small pieces
1 small head cauliflower, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water to not quite al dente according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a casserole dish.
  • Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook for a minute or so to slightly soften. Add the butternut squash and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the squash has softened, about 5 minutes. Puree in the pot with an immersion blender.
  • Stir the squash mixture into the casserole dish with the pasta, then mix in the peas, red pepper and goat cheese. Cover the pasta mixture with the grated cauliflower, then season with salt and pepper. Top with the mozzarella, Parmesan and half the parsley.
  • Bake until the casserole is browned and bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley.

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

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.

YELLOW SQUASH SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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This is tasty enough that even my husband likes it...and if you knew him, you would know how remarkable of a statement that is! You can modify this quite a bit by adding onions, or additional toppings like olives or pepperoni slices depending on your tastes. You can also vary the cheeses by adding in feta or mozzarella. Prep time is made very quick with a Cuisinart or other food processor...easy meal to throw together at the last second.

Provided by DogAndCatDoc

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium yellow squash, peeled and sliced thin
1 small eggplant, peeled, sliced thin (optional)
1 quart spaghetti sauce (I like it with onion in it)
2/3 cup breadcrumbs (wheat or plain or Italian)
1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute, substitute divided
2 cups cheddar cheese, divided (or mixture of your favorite cheeses)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly grease 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray.
  • Dump half of your squash and eggplant slices into the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour half of the spaghetti sauce over the veggies.
  • Sprinkle 1/3 cup of bread crumbs over sauce.
  • Trickle 1/4 cup of egg substitute over bread crumbs.
  • Top with cheddar cheese (or cheeses of your choice).
  • Repeat layers.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes until veggies are tender and cheese is golden on top.
  • Let sit 10 minutes, serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 948, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 13.6, Protein 14.3

SQUASH PASTA BAKE



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"I was cooking summer squash for dinner when my grandchildren informed me they'd just had it the night before," writes Marguerite Shaeffer of Sewell, New Jersey. "To disguise the vegetables, I added pasta, spaghetti sauce and cheese, and the kids loved it! I often make it for lunch these days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup chopped yellow summer squash
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup cooked small pasta shells or small tube pasta
1 cup spaghetti sauce
3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute squash in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in pasta and spaghetti sauce; heat through. Transfer to a greased 3-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

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 AND FETA CHEESE CASSEROLE



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I needed a way to jazz up some spaghetti squash when I was running out of marinara sauce and just started pulling stuff out of the fridge. It came out great. The amounts are approximate and you can adjust to suit your own style/taste. Garlic and olives would probably be great in this too, even capers. What the heck, throw it all in.

Provided by Tracy Gromer

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cups spinach, or more to taste
1 ½ cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place squash face down in a baking pan; pour in water to 1/2 inch.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until interior can be easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Cool until easily handled, about 15 minutes.
  • Scrape squash flesh into spaghetti strands with a spoon; place into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread squash, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, spinach, and spaghetti sauce in 3 even layers in a casserole dish. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until Parmesan cheese is melted and bubbly, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 396.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

RICH AND SAVORY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE



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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

1 spaghetti squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs
½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup soft goat cheese
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 large tomato, sliced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
fresh ground black pepper

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

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.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEATBALL CASSEROLE



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One of our favorite comfort-food dinners is spaghetti and meatballs. We're crazy about this lighter, healthier version that features so many veggies. It has the same beloved flavors with more nutritious ingredients! -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chopped collard greens
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup pasta sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place halves on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, for 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly., Preheat oven to 350°. Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt with remaining seasonings; add to beef, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat; remove from pan., In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in collard greens, spinach, ricotta and remaining salt; remove from heat., Using a fork, separate strands of spaghetti squash; stir into greens mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with the plum tomatoes, meatballs, sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right spaghetti squash: Look for a squash that is firm and heavy for its size. The skin should be smooth and free of blemishes.
  • Cook the spaghetti squash properly: To ensure that the squash is cooked evenly, poke it with a fork or knife in several places before baking. This will allow the steam to escape and prevent the squash from exploding.
  • Shred the spaghetti squash while it is still hot: This will make it easier to separate the strands of squash and create a fluffy texture.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole: This will add flavor and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Choose a flavorful pasta sauce: The sauce is a key component of this casserole, so make sure to choose one that you enjoy. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Top the casserole with cheese: Cheese adds a delicious and gooey texture to the casserole. You can use any type of cheese that you like, but shredded mozzarella or Parmesan are good choices.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown: This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti squash casserole with pasta sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash. This casserole is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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