Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
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1poundlean ground beef
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½cupfinely chopped onion
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½cupminced bell pepper
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1clovegarlic, minced
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1teaspoondried basil
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1teaspoondried oregano
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½teaspoonsalt
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¼teaspoonground black pepper
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1(14.5 ounce) candiced tomatoes, drained
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⅓cupshredded Cheddar cheese
Cooking Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place squash in baking pan; pour in enough boiling water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven; cool until easily handled, 7 to 10 minutes.
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Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop out squash; separate strands with a fork. Reserve shells.
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Cook beef, onion, and bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes; drain. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in squash; cook until liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
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Fill squash shells with squash mixture using a slotted spoon; place in a shallow baking pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Recipe Tip
Any ground meat can be substituted for ground beef. You can use mozzarella cheese instead of Cheddar.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe6 | |
Calories273 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g |
15% |
Saturated Fat 5g |
24% |
Cholesterol 73mg |
24% |
Sodium 392mg |
17% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g |
6% |
Dietary Fiber 4g |
16% |
Total Sugars 8g |
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Protein 25g |
51% |
Vitamin C 35mg |
39% |
Calcium 133mg |
10% |
Iron 4mg |
21% |
Potassium 765mg |
16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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