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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Recipe

Spaghetti squash lasagna baked with layers of sauce, cheese, and roasted squash for a lighter take on classic lasagna that takes 10 minutes to prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 2 small spaghetti squash
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil plus more for serving
  • 2 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and discard. Season with salt and pepper, place cut side down in a baking dish with about 1 inch of water. Bake until fork tender, about 45 minutes.
  • In a large deep sauté pan, heat the olive oil. Add the beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook the beef, stirring often and breaking apart as needed, until the beef is lightly browned, 5 minutes.
  • Add the onions and garlic; season with oregano and basil and cook until the onion is fragrant and beginning to soften, 5 more minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix to combine, bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes.
  • When spaghetti squash is cool to the touch, use a fork to shred the inside of the squash, which will come out in strands that look like spaghetti.
  • To assemble, remove half of the strands from each squash and set aside. Season the squash with salt and pepper, layer some of the lasagna sauce on top of the squash strands. Then add another layer of the strands previously removed, top with more lasagna sauce and finish with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Place the stuffed squash back in the baking dish and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve as is in the squash, garnished with fresh basil.

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Notes

  • My Top Tip: Prick the skin of your spaghetti squash with a fork before baking. This will allow the steam to gently escape so that the pressure doesn't build up.
  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. When you're ready to eat, warm your squash in the oven or the microwave until heated through. 
  • Freezing: Wrap your spaghetti squash tightly in plastic and foil once it cools off, and it should last in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat, just thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating. 
Please note that Metric conversions are estimates only.

Nutrition

Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 1741mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1362IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 8mg

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