SPAGHETTI SQUASH SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE

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A personal recipe I made using spaghetti squash and combining ingredients from at least three other recipes I have used in the past. This recipe is extremely good and a favorite for everyone I have made it for. It has a little kick to it, not too spicy but not mild.

Provided by mdianda07

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 spaghetti squash
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow squash, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ onion, diced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Poke 8 to 10 holes in the spaghetti squash; place whole in a baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is easily pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes. Remove and let cool until easily handled.
  • Cut squash in half; remove seeds and ribs. Place squash halves facedown in a baking dish with a little bit of water and cover with foil. Bake until you can pull the sides away easily with a fork, about 25 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Set beef aside.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add olive oil, yellow squash, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, Italian seasoning, basil, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Pour in tomato sauce and simmer until heated through, adding the beef halfway through, about 10 minutes more.
  • Turn spaghetti squash face-up; shred the sides from the center out with a fork. Scoop "spaghetti" from squash onto serving plates. Flatten and top with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 414.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Jumoke Fatukasi
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder in the meat sauce.


nasim mohammad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The spaghetti squash was a great substitute for pasta and the meat sauce was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Shantel Sofia
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This recipe was delicious! The spaghetti squash was cooked perfectly and the meat sauce was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Tamveer Ok
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the meat sauce.


Wenesdai Wieser
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the spaghetti squash and the meat sauce was a hit too. I will definitely be making this again.


Clifford Tembo
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This recipe was so easy to make and the end result was so delicious. The spaghetti squash was a great substitute for pasta and the meat sauce was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Rich Gaming
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the meat sauce and it was much better.


Autumn White
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The spaghetti squash was cooked perfectly and the meat sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shafique Khan
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This was my first time making spaghetti squash and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lovely Cadellano
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This recipe is a keeper! The spaghetti squash was cooked perfectly and the meat sauce was delicious. I added some mushrooms and zucchini to the sauce and it was even better. Thanks for sharing!


Jessalynn DelValle
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Followed this recipe to the T. The spaghetti squash turned out soggy and the meat sauce was bland.


Onoriode Alexander
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing. The spaghetti squash was a great substitute for pasta and the meat sauce was flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Rinor Bajrami
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I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash was cooked perfectly and the meat sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tiffany Ford
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This spaghetti squash dish was a hit with my family! The squash was perfectly cooked and the meat sauce was flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.