Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 spaghetti squash (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds) | ||
| 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil | ||
| 1/2 cup each diced onion and red bell pepper | ||
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), minced | |
| Ground veal | 8 Ounce | |
| Canned tomatoes | 1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Oregano leaves | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| 2 ounces shredded mozzarella or Cheddar cheese | ||
| Italian | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Dash each salt and pepper | ||
| Dash each salt and pepper | ||
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Using tines of a fork, pierce squash in several places; place whole squash on baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove and discard seeds; scoop out pulp, reserving shells.
Set aside shells and pulp.
In small skillet heat oil; add onion, red pepper, and garlic and saute until onion is translucent.
Stir in veal and saute until veal is no longer pink; add tomatoes, seasonings, and reserved squash pulp and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has been absorbed.
Spoon half of mixture into each reserved shell; place each shell in individual flameproof baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle each portion with 1 ounce cheese and broil until cheese is melted and browned.
Using tines of a fork, pierce squash in several places; place whole squash on baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool.
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove and discard seeds; scoop out pulp, reserving shells.
Set aside shells and pulp.
In small skillet heat oil; add onion, red pepper, and garlic and saute until onion is translucent.
Stir in veal and saute until veal is no longer pink; add tomatoes, seasonings, and reserved squash pulp and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has been absorbed.
Spoon half of mixture into each reserved shell; place each shell in individual flameproof baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle each portion with 1 ounce cheese and broil until cheese is melted and browned.
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