SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE ENJOY DAN:

                SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-2-1/2-3-pound spaghetti squash, cut in half seeds removed

2-3-tablespoons water

1-pound lean ground beef

1/2-onion, sliced

2-garlic cloves

7-crimini mushrooms, sliced

1-teaspoon EACH dried oregano & Italian Seasoning

Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

1-(28 Oz) can crushed tomatoes

1-cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 F)

1.   Place squash cut side-side in a rimmed baking sheet.

2.   Bake for about 55 minutes or until soft.

3.   Cook ground beef in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.

4.   Breaking it up with a wooden spoon for 5-7 minutes.

5.   Add onions & next 6 ingredients, cook stirring for 1 minute.

6.   Stir in tomatoes & bring to a boil.

7.   Reduce heat to maintain a simmer.

8.   Using a fork scrape the squash fresh from the shells into the sauce.

9.   Stir to combine.

10  Top with cheese.

11  Transfer the skillet to the oven & bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes.

12  Let stand for 5 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                         EAT LIVE SLOW THE FORK DOWN!!!