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Lasagna Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Calories: 1254
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef, turkey, or Italian sausage
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup ricotta
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup parmesan
  • 1 cup mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Additional mozzarella, for topping
  • Additional parmesan, for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, and brush the cut sides with oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Place on a baking tray, cut sides down. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, sauté onions and garlic in a deep skillet over medium heat. After 2-3 minutes, add the meat to the skillet, stirring frequently, until cooked throughout, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add spaghetti sauce, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Meanwhile, combine ricotta, egg, parmesan, mozzarella, oregano, basil, thyme, and oregano in a small bowl.
  6. Remove the skillet with the meat sauce from heat.