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.

Wisalkhan Afridi
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash.


Richard Benton
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker and it turned out great!


kira mahosky
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This casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Faasee Lio
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I added some chopped broccoli to this casserole and it was delicious!


Edward Kunda
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


PYC KG
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I'm not usually a fan of spaghetti squash, but this casserole changed my mind. It was so good!


Emin Pawaz Official
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.


Jenessey Evan
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I made this casserole for a party and it was gone in minutes!


Alexander Urquhart
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This dish was a great way to sneak in some extra veggies for my kids.


Bulet Kumer
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This casserole was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Stacey Michell
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


HuZi Gaming
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash. It was also a nice change from the usual pasta casserole.


Sodiq Adeleye
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Eassar Jayasinghe
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This spaghetti squash casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a delicious flavor. I especially enjoyed the crispy cheese topping.