Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats: 5 Super Bites
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Enjoy a cheesy, low-carb take on lasagna with these delicious Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats. They are easy to make and perfect for a healthy meal.
- Author: Simon Carrington
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Carb
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40-50 minutes, or until tender.
- While the squash is roasting, cook the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Once the squash is tender, use a fork to scrape out the strands of spaghetti squash.
- Mix the spaghetti squash strands into the meat sauce.
- Spoon the meat sauce mixture into the hollows of the spaghetti squash halves.
- Top with the ricotta mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers to the meat sauce.
- For a vegetarian option, use plant-based crumbles or extra vegetables instead of meat.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg