South Beach Diet Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti Bake Food

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE (SOUTH BEACH DIET P1)

Steps:

• Pierce the squash in several places, put on a plate and microwave until tender (mine took about 20 minutes).
• Allow cool while you cook the meat and veggie mixture.
• Brown meat with garlic, onion, salt and pepper, and bell pepper.
• Drain and add Italian spice and tomatoes.
• If it seems really liquidy, cook some of the liquid off.
• Cut the squash in half and scrape out the seeds and discard them.
• Use a fork to scrape the spaghetti into strands and mix gently with sauce mix.
• Transfer to a large casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake uncovered for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake 10-15 minutes more.

SOUTH BEACH DIET SPAGHETTI SQUASH SPAGHETTI BAKE

Steps:

• cut squash in half lengthwise. take out seeds. put in microwave steamer or bowl with 1/4 cup water and wax paper to cover. microwave for 10 minutes .let cool enough to handle. use a fork to scrape the inside to make noodles.
• put the spaghetti squash in an 8+8pan and pour sauce over and mix well.
• bake uncovered in a 350 oven for 30-45 minutes.take out and spread cheese over top and put back in oven for another 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.
• enjoy!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place the squash, cut side down, on the sheet.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a sharp knife.
• Allow to cool slightly.
• With a fork, scrape the squash strands into a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, warm the oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat.
• Add the onion, garlic and basil.
• Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
• Add the tomatoes.
• Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the mixture is dry.
• To the bowl with the squash, add the cottage cheese, mozzarella, parsley, salt and the onion mixture.
• Stir well to mix all ingredients.
• Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Pour mixture into prepared dish.
• Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

EASY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Cut spaghetti squash in half (length wise). Scoop out seed from center. Put in baking pan cut side down. Pour in 2 cups water (enough to cover bottom of pan plus a little). Cover with foil. Bake 350 degrees for approximately one hour - depending on size. Test for doneness with a fork. Fork should pierce the squash easily. (if you like your squash less done then cook accordingly).
• 2. When done take fork/spoon and scrape out the fibers of the squash. Drain well to get rid of liquid.
• WHILE SQUASH IS BAKING:
• 3. Brown up ground beef and Italian sausage. Drain. Set aside.
• WHILE SQUASH IS BAKING ABOUT 1/2 WAY THROUGH (@30 MIN MARK):.
• 4. Dice up onions and mushrooms.
• 5. Sautee onion in butter/oil. When onions start to brown add mushrooms. When done add in spaghetti sauce and/or fire roasted tomatoes. Heat til warm. Remove from heat.
• 6. Mix in baked squash, ground beef, sausage and parmesan cheese. Transfer to baking dish. Top with 1 cup. shredded cheese.
• 7. Bake 350 until cheese is melted and slightly browning. About 1/2 hour.
• 8. Remove from oven serve. Serve with spoonful of sour cream or plain greek yogurt.

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
• Place spaghetti squash, cut-side down, on the baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until skin can easily be pierced with a fork and spaghetti squash is tender, 40 to 60 minutes, depending on size of spaghetti squash.
• Remove from oven and allow to rest until cool enough to handle. Scrape out flesh with a fork and discard skins.

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Halve squash crosswise; remove seeds.
• Place cut sides down in a 2 qt rectangular baking dish, add 1/4 c water, cover with ventilated plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH for 10-15 minutes or until squash separates when pierced with a fork. Rearrange once for even baking. DO NOT over cook squash or it will be mushy.
• In a large skillet cook sausage, mushrooms, pepper, onion and garlic over med heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain fat.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Scape pulp from squash (about 3 c) wipe out baking dish and coat with nonstick spray.
• Spread half the squash in dish, add half the sausage mixture and half the olives.
• Sprinkle with seasoning and 1/8 tsp pepper.
• Top with half the sauce and half the cheese.
• Top with remaining squash, sausage, olives and sauce.
• Bake for 30 min, sprinkle with remaining cheese, bake for 5 more min or until cheese is melted.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.