Description
This Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Pasta is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful low-carb dish perfect for dinner. It transforms spaghetti squash into a hearty meal, blending classic baked spaghetti flavors. Enjoy this recipe as a delicious Dinner Recipes Spaghetti Squash or Squash Recipes Pasta option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 cup marinara sauce (sugar-free for keto)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush the inside with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes or until tender.
- While the squash is roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef or Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the meat. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta or cottage cheese, cream cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape out the flesh into strands and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the meat sauce and cheese mixture to the squash strands and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use sugar-free marinara sauce for a keto-friendly version
- You can substitute ground beef with Italian sausage for extra flavor
- Leftovers keep well and reheat nicely
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg