Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Pasta
Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Pasta is a low-carb, high-flavor dinner recipe that everyone will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 454 kcal
Oven
Baking dish
medium skillet
fork
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 0.5 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt
- pepper
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and discard the seeds and membranes.
Place the squash halves in a baking dish. Bake squash for 50-60 minutes or until just fork tender. Let cool for 10 minutes, then use a fork to loosen and shred the squash.
Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring and breaking up the beef, until cooked through and browned, about 7-10 minutes. Strain any excess grease from the pan, then add the marinara sauce and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix the ricotta with the Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt and pepper, parmesan cheese, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella.
Pour about half of the marinara sauce mixture over the spaghetti squash halves, and use a fork to stir the sauce with the shredded squash. Spread the ricotta mixture on top, then the rest of the marinara sauce. Top with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
Transfer to the oven and bake for another 10-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned in some spots. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, if desired for further browning. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 1309mgPotassium: 1076mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1646IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 487mgIron: 4mg
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