Ingredients

  • 1 large spaghetti squash
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons dry parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  • Cover squash with water and boil in a very large pot.
  • Cook, uncovered for 30-60 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork.
  • Drain, cut in half, and set aside until cool.
  • Coat a 2 quart saucepan with nonstick spray.
  • Brown beef and onions over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and saute 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato sauce, oregano, and pepper.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the seeds from the squash.
  • Using a fork, separate the pulp into spaghetti-like strands.
  • Reheat briefly in a large frying pan.
  • Top with the sauce and sprinkled with the cheese and serve.