Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:01:10 GMT

Step 1

Place the spaghetti squash in a large pot of water (it should float) and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Lower heat, cover and boil gently for 50 minutes.(Another cooking option is to bake the squash first. Cut it lengthwise and place the halves skin-side down in a baking dish with an inch of water. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350º F for about 45 minutes, or until meat is tender.)

Step 3

While squash is cooking, peel and slice the carrots, celery, onion and bell pepper.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the onion and carrot, with some water to prevent sticking. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add remaining vegetables with some red pepper flakes and a dash of salt, if desired. Sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables are barely tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Add crushed tomatoes, basil and oregano to taste, and a sprinkle of ground allspice.

Step 7

Squeeze in 2-5 cloves of garlic.

Step 8

Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Meanwhile, grate the mozzarella and Parmesan.

Step 10

Remove squash from pot or oven and allow to cool until you can handle it. If it is whole, cut it in half lengthwise, then remove seeds with a spoon and squeeze any excess water out of meat.

Step 11

Remove meat and break it up into strands with a fork or potato masher.

Step 12

Mix squash well with vegetables and put half in the bottom of a large baking dish.

Step 13

Top with half the cheeses, the rest of the squash, and then the rest of the cheeses.

Step 14

Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Step 15

Let cool 15-20 minutes before serving.

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