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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce

This healthful recipe features tender spaghetti squash filled with a rich meat sauce and topped with melted cheese. It's a satisfying, low-carb dinner or hearty appetizer.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium spaghetti squash cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed
  • 2 T olive oil divided
  • 1 t salt
  • ½ t ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion peeled and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 1- pound extra lean ground beef
  • 24- oz jar spaghetti sauce lowest carb possible
  • 1 ½ c shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ c freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil. Prep the squash as mentioned in Step 2 above. Brush 1 T of oil onto the inside of each spaghetti squash half. Season with the salt and pepper. Place the squash halves cut-side down on the baking sheet.
  • Roast the squash for about 45 minutes, or until it's fork-tender. The exact time may vary depending on the size of your squash, so keep an eye on it.
  • While the squash bakes, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it softens. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until it's fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once it's fully browned, drain off any excess fat.
  • Pour the spaghetti sauce into the skillet with the beef, reserving 1 cup for later. Stir everything together, then cover and let it simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • When the squash is done, carefully flip the halves over. Using a fork, scrape the inside of each squash to fluff up the "spaghetti" strands. Stir ¼ cup of the reserved spaghetti sauce into each half. Note: if your squash halves are becoming unwieldy and tipping over, transfer all of the strands to a lightly sprayed casserole dish and go to Step 8.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly and liberally over the squash in each half. Spoon the meat sauce on top, and then finish with a generous layer of mozzarella cheese.
  • Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake at 375°F for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted with golden edges.
  • Let the squash cool for a few minutes before serving hot.
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