Ingredients Original recipe yields 6 servings Ingredient Checklist 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 1 pound lean ground beef ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup minced bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained ⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place squash in baking pan; pour in enough boiling water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of dish. Step 2 Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven; cool until easily handled, 7 to 10 minutes. Step 3 Reduce oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop out squash; separate strands with a fork. Reserve shells. Step 4 Cook beef, onion, and bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes; drain. Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in squash; cook until liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Step 5 Fill squash shells with squash mixture using a slotted spoon; place in a shallow baking pan. Step 6 Bake in the preheated oven until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
