SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

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This recipe comes from a country cookbook and is a fantastic squash recipe, I make it quite often in the fall season when I have lots if leftover squash from summers crop, if you are a lover of spaghetti squash, then you will love this recipe! cooking time does not include cooking the squash.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 8 inches)
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup ricotta cheese or 1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4-1/3 cup romano cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375°F.
  • Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Slice the squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds.
  • Place squash cut side down in a baking dish.
  • Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
  • Meanwhile melt butter in a skillet.
  • Sauté mushrooms, onion, garlic, herbs and seasonings until onion is translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes; cook until most of the liquid is evaporated; set aside.
  • When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate into strands.
  • Combine squash, tomato mixture, ricotta, mozzarella cheese, parsley and crumbs.
  • Pour into greased dish.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 375°F for 40 minutes, or until heated through, and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 49.5, Sodium 396.1, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 15.1

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