Ingredients

  • 1 small spaghetti squash
  • 12 cup water
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 cup chopped onion
  • 12 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 14 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 14 12 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
  • 12 teaspoon oregano leaves
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 12 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Method

  • Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
  • Place spaghetti squash, cut side down, in a baking dish; add water to the baking dish.
  • Cover and bake spaghetti squash in a 375 oven for about 30 minutes, or until the spaghetti squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  • When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating strands with a fork.
  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, red and green pepper and garlic until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
  • Drain off fat; add tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and squash.
  • Continue to cook and stir for about 2 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Transfer mixture to an ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole; stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 for 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle spaghetti squash with the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese and cook for 5 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.