Spaghetti Squash Bake

Ingredients

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 65 minutes

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients:

– 2 medium spaghetti squash, cut lengthwise into 2" rings

– 2 teaspoons olive oil

Meat Sauce:

– 2 tablespoons olive oil

– 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 90/10)

– 1 small onion, finely diced

– 1 bell pepper, finely diced

– 4 cloves garlic, mashed

– 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

– 1 teaspoon cumin

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper

– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

– 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce

– 1 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese, finely grated

– 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Garnish: chopped basil

Directions

– Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

– Cut spaghetti squash into rings, remove seeds, and lay flat on parchment.

– Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 40–45 minutes.

– Remove from oven, let cool, fluff with fork to loosen strands, and remove from rings. Discard the rings.

– While squash bakes, make meat sauce. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

– Add beef and cook 3–4 minutes until browning. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and seasonings. Sauté for 4–5 more minutes.

– Pour in marinara sauce and toss to coat. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.

– In a 9x13 baking dish, add squash, pour meat mixture on top, and sprinkle with cheeses.

– Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes until bubbly and golden.

– Remove from oven, garnish with chopped basil, serve, and enjoy!