Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole (1 Key Ingredient)

Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole (1 Key Ingredient)

from fromscratchfarmstead.com
100 min

After wanting to love spaghetti squash for years, this baked spaghetti squash casserole recipe was finally the one that made me and our whole family spaghetti squash fans.

Ingredients

  • 1 largeor 2 small/medium spaghetti squashes
  • 2 cupstomato sauce
  • 3 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1onion, diced
  • 1 lb.ground beef (or other ground meat)
  • 4eggs
  • 2 tspsalt
  • 1 tbspitalian seasoning
  • green pepper, mushrooms, spinach (optional)
  • cheese for topping (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti squash by first cutting in half and removing seeds. Place cut side down in a baking dish and bake at 375°F for 45-60 minutes.

  2. 2

    While squash is cooking, prepare the meat sauce by sauteing garlic, onions, and any other veggies over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add ground meat and brown together until everything is cooked.

  4. 4

    Add tomato sauce and seasonings to meat mixture.

  5. 5

    When squash in cooked and can be pressed in with your finger, remove from heat.

  6. 6

    Once cooled to handle, scoop out strands of spaghetti squash into a prepared 9x13 casserole dish.

  7. 7

    Add sauce mixture and eggs to squash and mix thoroughly so no eggs are visible.

  8. 8

    Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

  9. 9

    If you’d like to add cheese, sprinkle cheese to the top in the last 10-15 minutes of baking.