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Several fresh tasty ingredients to go together in this recipe to make a spectacular summer supper. Spaghetti squash has an interesting texture that's lots of fun. Try it—you'll love it! —Vickey Lorenger, Detroit, Michigan

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Spaghetti Squash Boats Recipe

Prep: 1 hour Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (2 to 2-1/2 pounds)
1/4 pound ground beef (90% lean)
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1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating strands with a fork; set shells and squash aside.
In a skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in squash.
Cook, uncovered, until liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Fill shells; place in shallow baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4-6 side-dish servings or 2 main-dish servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 102 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 246 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 lean meat.

Originally published as Spaghetti Squash Boats in Taste of Home August/September 1997, p29

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