Hiding carrots and spinach

When I cook, I find ways to hide veggies in whatever I'm cooking, sometimes the kids don't have a clue, I like that! I love to fool my kids!

Friday, April 21, 2006

Did you know frogs love spaghetti squash?



Description:
This is really easy too...its a great quick dinner and healthy too! The kids love it..you can substitute the beef for sausage if you like..

Ingredients:
1 spaghetti squash, cooked by your favorite method and separated into strands.
1 lb of lean minced beef
1 lg. yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 T olive oil
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
3-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 C grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
I usually steam the squash, cover it with saran wrap and put in the microwave for 5 minutes each. Then take a fork and it should shred easily!

Preheat oven to 375 F. Mix the cheese together, set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the onion, pepper, garlic and meat. Sauté, Add crushed tomatoes and basil. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes. Mix squash well with the cooked vegetables and put half in the bottom of the shell. Top with half the cheese mixture, followed by the other half of the squash mixture, then the rest of the cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

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