SPAGHETTI SQUASH ITALIANO

Steps:

• Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds Place each side upside down in a microwaveable dish with a 1/4 inch of water and cook for 14 minutes or till soft. While they are cooling brown 1 pound of lean ground beef or turkey or Italian sausage in a large skillet, season with salt and pepper and Italian seasoning. Remove the cooked meat from the pan and add a tbsp of olive oil. Add 1 medium chopped onion, 4 cloves of minced garlic 1/2 red and 1/2 orange pepper and mushrooms (if desired). Season with salt and pepper, more Italian seasoning, sweet basil, and parsley. Once theses have become soft add I can of San Marzano whole tomatoes and crush them with your hands or a potato masher, let this cook down for about 5-10 minutes on low and add the meat back in. Toss the mixture with the cooked spaghetti squash. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and pour the mixture in. Add 1/2 to 1 cup of cheddar cheese and stir into the mixture. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes, remove and cover with more cheddar cheese (I didn't use a lot) and bake for an additional 20 minutes till cheese is melted. Delicious!! You would never know that you're not eating spaghetti!