Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Serves

2

Total Time

35 min

Difficulty

Medium

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Spaghetti squash lasagna, cut in half and topped with melted cheese.

Recipe-

Summary

this lower-calorie spin on lasagna always reminds me of the og vlogmas trips to big bear! this cozy meal is a squad favorite; it’s super easy to make, and the recipe can be easily customized to accommodate anyone’s taste. just take half the squash, layer in the cheese, add whatever ingredients and seasonings you’d like, then bake- it’s that easy!

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. italian seasoning
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 1 handful fresh italian parsley
  • dash of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. pierce the exterior of the squash with a fork several times and microwave 9-12 minutes, until beginning to soften. microwave time may vary depending on wattage and size of the spaghetti squash.
  2. set squash aside to cool for 5 minutes, then slice lengthwise. remove seeds and shred squash with a fork until it resembles spaghetti strands.
  3. in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté diced onion with a tablespoon of olive oil. add in ground meat, and continue cooking until onions are soft and translucent and meat is cooked through. season with garlic powder, onion powder, and italian seasoning.
  4. warm tomato sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. spoon sauce evenly over each half of the spaghetti squash, then add dollops of ricotta. top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan.
  5. place squash onto a baking sheet and broil 3-4 minutes until cheese begins to bubble. remove from oven and garnish with chopped basil and parsley.