Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

  • 1poundlean ground beef

  • ½cupfinely chopped onion

  • ½cupminced bell pepper

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 1teaspoondried basil

  • 1teaspoondried oregano

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1(14.5 ounce) candiced tomatoes, drained

  • cupshredded Cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven; cool until easily handled, 7 to 10 minutes.

  3. Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop out squash; separate strands with a fork. Reserve shells.

  4. 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.

  5. Fill squash shells with squash mixture using a slotted spoon; place in a shallow baking pan.

  6. 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
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
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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