Spaghetti Squash Lasagne Recipe

Summary

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Ingredients

 2 spaghetti squash (about 2 lbs. each)
 Lean ground beef1 pound
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), pressed
 Mushrooms4 Ounce, sliced
 Basil1 1/4 Teaspoon
 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon each dry basil, dry oregano leaves, and dry thyme or marjoram leaves
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Tomato puree1 Can (10oz)
 1/2 cup dry red wine or water
 3 medium-size zucchini (about 12 oz. total), shredded
 Shredded Cheddar cheese4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parmesan cheese 3/4 Cup (16 tbs), grated

Directions

Bake or microwave squash as directed at left.
Meanwhile, crumble beef into a wide frying pan; cook over medium heat, stirring, until browned.
Spoon off and discard fat.
Add garlic and mushrooms; cook, stirring, until mushrooms are soft.
Stir in basil, herb seasoning, salt, tomato puree, and wine.
Reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes.
Cut baked squash in half; scrape out and discard seeds.
Loosen squash strands with a fork.
Place strands from one whole squash in a greased shallow 3-quart baking dish.
Lightly mix zucchini and Cheddar cheese; spoon half the mixture over squash.
Cover with half the meat sauce.
Repeat layers, using remaining spaghetti squash, zucchini mixture, and meat sauce.
Bake, covered, in a 350° oven until hot and bubbly (about 30 minutes).
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