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Meaty Spaghetti Squash Casserole

<p>Who would have thought spaghetti squash would be my answer to less pasta heavy dishes? Still packed with meat, it's now become a staple in my meal plan!</p>
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 8 cups cook Squash, Spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 cups dice Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • 2 cups cook Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cups dice Onion
  • 4 tablespoons chop Basil, Fresh
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 1.5 cups
  • 387 Calories
  • 24g Total Fat
  • 12g Sat Fat
  • 1g Trans Fat
  • 108mg Cholesterol
  • 842mg Sodium
  • 12g Total Carb
  • 0g Fiber
  • 6g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 29g Protein
  • 12 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Half squash and remove seeds. Roast in a 400 degree oven for about 1 hour until fork tender.
  2. Cook Homemade Marinara Sauce according to recipe instructions.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased baking pan. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  4. Shred squash with a fork into noodle like shreds. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  5. In a large bowl combine squash shreds, marinara mixture, ground beef, onions, and basil.
  6. In a sauce pan combine marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Heat over medium heat, whisking until cheeses are blended.
  7. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minuted until cheese is bubbling. Garnish with additional basil if desired.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Half squash and remove seeds. Roast in a 400 degree oven for about 1 hour until fork tender.
  2. In a sauce pan combine marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Heat over medium heat, whisking until cheeses are blended.
  3. Shred squash with a fork into noodle like shreds.
  4. In a large bowl combine squash shreds, marinara mixture, ground beef, onions, and basil.
  5. Divide mixture among greased baking pans. Divide and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  6. Cover with foil, label, and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until warmed through and bubbling.

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