Spaghetti Squash With Vegetables & Mozzarella |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe makes a veggie rich, cheesy casserole, almost like a lasagna. Spaghetti Squash subsitutes for the role traditionally taken by pasta in such dishes for a delicious, lower calorie alternative. Ingredients:
1 spaghetti squash, cooked by your favorite method and separated into strands (see how to cook spaghetti squash) |
1 large yellow onion, diced |
1 green bell pepper, chopped |
1 red bell pepper, chopped |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
3 -5 cloves garlic, minced |
1 teaspoon basil |
1/2 teaspoon oregano |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) |
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F Mix the cheese together, set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the onion, pepper and garlic.
3. Sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and crushed red pepper (if using).
5. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
6. Mix squash well with the cooked vegetables and put half in the bottom of a large (13 x 9 inch) baking dish.
7. Top with half the cheese mixture, followed by the other half of the squash mixture, then the rest of the cheese.
8. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
9. Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving.
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