Homemade Recipes

Ingredients:

1 spaghetti squash

1/2 lb. extra lean ground beef

1 cup salsa

1 TSP Italian seasoning, divided

2 TBSP flour

3 eggs, beaten

1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup shredded Low fat cheese

Method:

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

CUT squash in half; remove seeds. Place cut side down in a large baking dish with 1 inch of water on the bottom. Bake for 45 min.

BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Stir in salsa and 1/2 tsp. seasoning; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 to 8 min. or until slightly thickened.

Once squash is baked, scrape squash into large bowl. Add flour; toss to coat. Add eggs, Parmesan and garlic; mix lightly. Spoon into 10-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray; top with meat sauce, leaving 1/2-inch rim around edge. Top with shredded cheese and remaining seasoning.

BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until squash mixture is heated through and cheese is lightly browned. This recipe made 2 pies.