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Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Cheesy and delicious Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole makes the perfect weeknight dinner that is low carb, super filling with tons of leftovers!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe spaghetti squash
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 95% lean
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 packet Stevia
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3 Tbsp basil chopped (divided)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • To make the spaghetti squash, preheat oven to 350 degrees F and cut squash right down the middle. Scoop out all the seeds and place cut side down on a baking sheet lightly sprayed with oil so they don't stick.
  • Bake squash in the oven for 45 minutes until tender.
  • Meanwhile, drizzle oil into a large pan over medium heat and saute onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, Stevia, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow sauce to simmer until the spaghetti squash has finished baking.
  • When your squash is about ready, stir in grated Parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons fresh basil in with the sauce; continue to simmer.
  • Remove squash from the oven and scrape out all the strands of spaghetti using a fork, placing into a large bowl for convenience.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spoon 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce into bottom and spread out evenly. Layer with 1/2 of the spaghetti squash then 1 1/2 cups more of meat sauce, then the rest of the spaghetti squash, the rest of the meat sauce (1 1/2 cups) and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake spaghetti squash casserole in the oven at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake and additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Top with remaining tablespoon of basil, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 6.3g