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Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash

Wed, 2009-11-18 02:47 by Tammy   Tags:
Recipe Name: 
Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash
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Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash
Description: 

Spaghetti squash stuffed with a cheesy Italian tomato filling!

Yield: 

4 servings

Ingredients: 

1 large spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup diced green bell pepper*
2 cups tomato sauce**
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, for topping
1 cup (4 ounces) mozzarella cheese, for topping

Instructions: 

1. Cut squash into halves lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place cut side down in 2 inches of simmering water in a heavy stock pot or saute pan. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, peppers, tomato sauce, and spices (except Parmesan and additional mozzarella). Stir to mix.

3. Holding hot squash with a potholder or oven mitts, run the tines of a fork across the pulp to release the "spaghetti". Place "spaghetti" in the large mixing bowl of cheese, sauce, and spices. Stir to coat.

4. Spoon squash back into the two squash shells and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle with additional mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hot in the middle.

If squash shells are tender, they are edible along with the filling. We don't usually eat all of the shell, though, since the filling is the best part! ;)

Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash

Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash

Additional Notes: 

*You can use some red, orange, or yellow peppers in with the green if you wish! :)

**Or spaghetti sauce, for more flavor!

This recipe was given to me from my friend Marie S. in Ohio. She made it for dinner for us last Fall and then kindly sent me home with some garden-grown spaghetti squash and the recipe (at my request)! :)

Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash

Preparation Time: 

15 minutes

Cooking Time: 

15 minutes (stovetop) + 20 minutes (oven)

Tammy's Review: 

This is a yummy cheesy vegetable-rich dish... and really very easy (while looking beautiful!). This makes a great vegetarian main dish (is it also low-carb? I think!) or a side dish (for those with a meat-loving spouse!). :)

Average vote based on 4 reviews.
10
out of 10
User Reviews
10
out of 10
The most fun way to eat squash!

This recipe is very easy and very delicious. My family loves spaghetti and this is a nice new twist. I'll be making it again!


by NewEveryMorning on Fri, 2010-01-15 17:02
10
out of 10
Loved it!

Absolutely wonderful! This reminded me of lasagna. I tweaked it to fit my diet, by only adding 1 c of fat free cheddar into the squash mix, adding red peppers, and diced mushrooms, then topping with a couple Tbsp of parmesan cheese. Thanks for the idea Tammy!


by crebbert on Wed, 2009-12-16 14:53
10
out of 10
Loving the new tatse!

My son really loves eating Italian style spaghetti. But when I cooked this Italian baked spaghetti squash, he loved it more! Thanks for this wonderful share of recipes to enjoy.


by candy2b on Mon, 2009-11-30 12:38

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