Description
Experience a culinary delight with our Spaghetti Squash with Savory Meat Sauce. This wholesome dish delivers a comforting blend of tender spaghetti squash and a rich, savory meat sauce made from lean ground beef and fresh ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is a nutritious, low-carb alternative to traditional pasta that will satisfy your cravings while supporting a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes until tender; flesh should shred easily with a fork.
- While roasting, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for 15-20 minutes.
- Once the squash is roasted, let it cool slightly and scrape strands into a bowl.
- Serve by layering shredded squash topped with meat sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg