Fresh Spaghetti Squash Casserole
photo by Outta Here
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 8 inches)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
directions
- Slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add water and cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in skillet. Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, herbs and seasonings; sauté until onion is transparent. Add the tomatoes; cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside.
- Scoop out the squash, separating strands with a fork.
- Combine squash, tomato mixture and all remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Pour into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake, uncovered at 375° for 40 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown.
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Reviews
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I thought this was good (DH did not like it at all and is sticking with squash with butter and parmesan). I did make a few changes--I cooked the squash in the microwave, I left out the mushrooms, used ricotta instead of the cottage cheese, used a can of diced tomatoes, and a half cup of breadcrumbs. This will be my lunch for the rest of the week, and I'm not sorry--though I do feel that it needs quite a bit more salt (personal taste!). I think this recipe was a nice change to the usual. Thank you!
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Very good recipe. My hubby really like it a lot. I wasn't sure if I baked it long enough as the cottage cheese did not melt. I might use ricotta next time instead. Loved the mushrooms in the dish. The only change I made was to used 1 can of diced tomatoes in place of fresh. [Made for Best of 2012 Tag Game]
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I thought this was good (DH did not like it at all and is sticking with squash with butter and parmesan). I did make a few changes--I cooked the squash in the microwave, I left out the mushrooms, used ricotta instead of the cottage cheese, used a can of diced tomatoes, and a half cup of breadcrumbs. This will be my lunch for the rest of the week, and I'm not sorry--though I do feel that it needs quite a bit more salt (personal taste!). I think this recipe was a nice change to the usual. Thank you!
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