GARLIC SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MEAT SAUCE AND TOMATO

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I have reduced grains and other starches in my diet due to health reasons, so I was looking for filling, comforting meals without pasta or potatoes. When I was tinkering with this spaghetti squash recipe, I discovered something fun to eat! -Becky Ruff, Mc Gregor, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash in a 13x9-in. baking pan, cut side down; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, 40 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake until squash is tender, 5-10 minutes longer., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and mushrooms over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Add half of the garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, pasta sauce and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add remaining garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in squash, salt and remaining pepper; heat through. Serve with meat sauce and, if desired, cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 770mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Taed Price
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rebeca Stoian
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I loved this recipe! The sauce was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly.


Durga Pandit
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I will definitely be making it again.


tomie
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The sauce was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly.


Stacy Lawson
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Princess Musore
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I loved this recipe! The sauce was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly.


Roman Khan
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I will definitely be making it again.


A Safri
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The sauce was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly.


kasun Menaka
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ibraheem Ibraheem
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I loved this recipe! The sauce was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly.


Ch Sufyan
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I will definitely be making it again.


Mxcnotfound
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash.


TeeTee PHAKAMANI
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the way the garlic and tomato sauce complement each other.


LAkeem Taylor
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I made this last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly.


Imam Imad
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I loved the combination of flavors and the spaghetti squash was a great substitute for pasta.


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