Italian Spaghetti Squash

Name: Italian Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h 15 min
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash (3 pounds); 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

This is a unique and easy way to cook spaghetti squash. Be sure the squash is on the small or medium side so that it fits into the slow cooker after being cut in half. —Melissa Brooks, Sparta, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (3 pounds)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Fill with tomatoes and mushrooms; sprinkle with seasonings. Place in an oval 7-qt. slow cooker, tilting one slightly to fit.
Cook, covered, on low until squash is tender, 6-8 hours. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. To serve, cut each half into two portions.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 195 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 661mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat.

Originally published as Spaghetti Squash Meal in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2009

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tammycookblogsbooks

Nov 20, 2017

This was delicious. I baked mine in the oven. I didn't have mushrooms so I substituted a can of green beans to use in the filling.
pairofducks

Apr 20, 2011

EASY and tastes great! I added some italian seasonings, just because i can't leave good enough alone - yummy!
kathyc1

Jan 18, 2011

It was very easy to put together I loved the taste