SOUTHWEST SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
Today was my first time trying spaghetti squash and I was not disappointed. This is a super tasty low calorie meal. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Beef
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x9" baking dish for the casserole. Use a different pan for baking the squash.
- 2. With sharp knife slice top out of squash. Stand squash flat on the cut side. Slice squash in half. NOTE: this squash was not easy to cut, pretty tough skin.
- 3. Scoop out the seed and membrane.
- 4. Brush inside of each half with oil; sprinkle with salt an pepper. Place cut sides down in baking pan.
- 5. Bake for about 40 minutes or until squash is fork tender.
- 6. Remove from oven; let cool for about 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
- 7. REDUCE oven heat to 350 degrees.
- 8. Using a fork, scrape out the spaghetti squash. Place in bottom of prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and a small amount of the taco seasoning; toss. Spread squash evenly over bottom of baking dish.
- 9. In large skillet over medium heat, cook meat, onion, pepper, and garlic until meat is cooked. Add taco seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Add pepper flakes for a little more heat. Stir in refried beans and black beans. Remove from heat.
- 10. Layer beef mixture over squash.
- 11. Drain some of the liquid from Rotel tomatoes. Spread tomatoes evenly over top of meat layer using about 2 tbsp. of the liquid.
- 12. Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven; sprinkle cheese evenly over top. Return to oven and bake a few more minutes until cheese has melted.
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B.A.R basir ahmed
[email protected]This casserole is a great comfort food. It's warm and cheesy and it just makes you feel good.
Mona Ahmad
[email protected]I love the way the spaghetti squash soaks up all the flavors of the sauce. It's a really delicious and satisfying dish.
Kosisochukwu Norah
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with everyone.
mdalim Sarkar
[email protected]I made this casserole for my friends who are gluten-free and they loved it. It's a great gluten-free meal that's also delicious.
Tiffanie Banda
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I also like to add a can of diced tomatoes for a little extra flavor.
farzeb Khattak
[email protected]I love that this casserole is low in calories and fat. It's a great meal for those who are watching their weight.
John M Morgan
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the spaghetti squash and the black beans and corn. They don't even realize they're eating healthy.
Md Nahid Prince
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of squash, but this casserole is delicious. The squash is cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Robert Newcomb
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen corn and black beans, so it's a great last-minute meal.
Basit Ahsan
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this casserole. The sweetness of the corn, the smokiness of the black beans, and the spice of the salsa all come together perfectly.
Din Muhammed nohri Din Muhammed nohri
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a crowd. I doubled the recipe and it fed 12 people easily. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I made it the day before and it reheated perfectly.
S'mores Road Dogg
[email protected]I made this casserole for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great meatless meal that's packed with flavor.
Javed Khan299
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash. I also like to add a can of diced green chiles for a little extra spice.
Ahmad Musawer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spaghetti squash, but this casserole changed my mind. The flavors are so good and the squash is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Huzaima Bilal
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal. The spaghetti squash is a good source of fiber, and the black beans and corn add protein and nutrients. I also like that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is easy.
Soy Succ
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nopur Biswas Hori Nopur Biswas Hori
[email protected]I love spaghetti squash, and this casserole is a great way to use it. The addition of the black beans, corn, and salsa gives it a nice southwestern flavor.
Xane Up
[email protected]This spaghetti squash casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.