Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of spaghetti squash with meat ragu, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting feast. The tender strands of roasted spaghetti squash perfectly complement the rich, savory meat ragu infused with aromatic herbs and spices. This delightful meal is not only easy to prepare but also brings warmth and joy to any gathering, making it a perfect choice for cozy dinners or family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 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 your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
- Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 40-50 minutes until tender.
- While the squash bakes, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in ground meat, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 8-10 minutes).
- Add canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning; let simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Once baked, scrape out spaghetti squash strands using a fork and mix them gently with the meat ragu in your skillet. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg