Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Meat Sauce

 Ingredients

• 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 8 inches)

• 1 cup water

• 1 pound 95% lean ground beef

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 medium green pepper, chopped

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 teaspoons dried basil

• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree

• 1 cup grated reduced fat Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

• Slice the squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add water and cover tightly with foil. Bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. Meanwhile, brown beef in a large skillet; drain. Add onion, green pepper, herbs and seasonings; saute until onion is transparent. Stir in tomato puree. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally. Scoop out the squash, separating the strands with a fork. Just before serving; stir 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese into the meat sauce. Serve sauce over spaghetti squash and pass remaining Parmesan. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 296 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 24 carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 26 g protein.