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Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small spaghetti squash (or 1 large)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion (diced)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp jalapeno salt
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the squash in half longwise.
  • Scoop out all the seeds, spray with cooking spray, and lay cut side down on a baking sheet.
  • Bake squash in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, drizzle oil in a large pan over medium heat and saute onion and garlic for about 2 minutes.
  • Add ground beef and cook until meat is no longer pink, drain, and return to pan.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, jalapeno salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and allow the sauce to simmer until the spaghetti squash is finished baking.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp fresh basil with the sauce.
  • Remove squash from the oven and scrape out all the strands of spaghetti using a fork into a large bowl.
  • Add the meat mixture and toss to combine.
  • Spoon the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake another 10 minutes.
  • Top with remaining basil.
  • Serve and enjoy.
Keyword Healthy