Okay, this is going to be my first recipe blog! I usually forget to take photos before I start cooking, so I was quite proud of myself tonight when I remembered.
Anyway, I've made this only once before, I think, but my family liked it so much I posted it to my yahoo recipe group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cookingfriends/
Anyway, my hubby's comment tonight on this recipe was that it wasn't "saucy" enough, so if you want it more like real spaghetti you might add a small can of tomato sauce or a few tablespoons of tomato paste. That being said, let's go!
Here are your ingredients: a spaghetti squash, a pound of ground beef, one red and/or green pepper, one onion, a clove or two of garlic, one can Italian diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and sharp cheddar.
Start by piercing the squash a few times with a fork and then microwave for about 5-6 minutes. It should now be soft enough to cut in half lengthwise with a large knife.
Take a large spoon and scrape the seeds out.
Next, place the squash cut side up on a sheet pan, drizzle a little olive oil over the squash, then salt and pepper. Bake for about 30-40 minutes or until very soft.
While it's baking, brown one pound ground beef in a large skillet and drain.
Dice the onions and bell pepper, about a half cup of each.
Add to the ground beef, add a clove or two of minced garlic.
Saute for a few minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Using a fork, scrape the flesh of the squash, which will make the "spaghetti" strands.
Add the squash to the skillet and mix thoroughly.
Grate about a cup of sharp cheddar and add to the skillet.
Pour into a greased 9 x 12 casserole.
Top with a little more grated cheddar, and sprinkle with fresh parmesan if you want.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, or until bubbling. Serve and ENJOY!!
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