South Beach Diet Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti Bake Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Set oven to 375°F.
• Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
• Slice the squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds.
• Place squash cut side down in a baking dish.
• Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
• Meanwhile melt butter in a skillet.
• Sauté mushrooms, onion, garlic, herbs and seasonings until onion is translucent.
• Add the tomatoes; cook until most of the liquid is evaporated; set aside.
• When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate into strands.
• Combine squash, tomato mixture, ricotta, mozzarella cheese, parsley and crumbs.
• Pour into greased dish.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 375°F for 40 minutes, or until heated through, and top is golden brown.

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.

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.