Easy Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 spaghetti squash (med-smallish)
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce or 1 cup fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup mushroom (sliced or diced)
• 1 small sweet onion
• 1/2 lb ground beef (optional)
• 1/2 cup italian sausage (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter (may use just oil if vegan)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup shredded mexican cheese or 1 cup italian cheese blend
• 1 scoop sour cream or 1 scoop greek yogurt

Recipe

• 1 1. cut spaghetti squash in half (length wise). scoop out seed from center. put in baking pan cut side down. pour in 2 cups water (enough to cover bottom of pan plus a little). cover with foil. bake 350 degrees for approximately one hour - depending on size. test for doneness with a fork. fork should pierce the squash easily. (if you like your squash less done then cook accordingly).
• 2 2. when done take fork/spoon and scrape out the fibers of the squash. drain well to get rid of liquid.
• 3 while squash is baking:
• 4 3. brown up ground beef and italian sausage. drain. set aside.
• 5 while squash is baking about 1/2 way through (@30 min mark):.
• 6 4. dice up onions and mushrooms.
• 7 5. sautee onion in butter/oil. when onions start to brown add mushrooms. when done add in spaghetti sauce and/or fire roasted tomatoes. heat til warm. remove from heat.
• 8 6. mix in baked squash, ground beef, sausage and parmesan cheese. transfer to baking dish. top with 1 cup. shredded cheese.
• 9 7. bake 350 until cheese is melted and slightly browning. about 1/2 hour.
• 10 8. remove from oven serve. serve with spoonful of sour cream or plain greek yogurt.