ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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This is a unique and easy way to cook spaghetti squash. Be sure the squash is on the small or medium side so that it fits into the slow cooker after being cut in half. -Melissa Brooks, Sparta, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 6h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (3 pounds)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Fill with tomatoes and mushrooms; sprinkle with seasonings. Place in an oval 7-qt. slow cooker, tilting 1 slightly to fit., Cook, covered, on low until squash is tender, 6-8 hours. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. To serve, cut each half into 2 portions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges