Description
Discover the delightful taste of Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Pasta, a low-carb and flavorful alternative to traditional pasta. This dish features roasted spaghetti squash layered with a savory beef and marinara sauce, topped with creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella for an irresistible cheesy finish. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests, this recipe delivers comfort without the carbs. Enjoy its rich flavors and satisfying textures while keeping your health goals in check.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and place in a baking dish.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool for 10 minutes before shredding with a fork.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (7-10 minutes). Drain excess grease, add marinara sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season as desired.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup mozzarella.
- Pour half of the marinara over the shredded squash; mix well. Spread the ricotta mixture on top and layer with remaining marinara and mozzarella.
- Bake for another 10-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg