Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:37:53 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425º. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or olive oil

Step 2

Score the squash length-wise with a fork or sharp knife. Microwave for 5 minutes to soften the squash to make it easier to cut. Slice the squash in half length-wise

Step 3

Scrape the seeds from the center of the squash and discard

Step 4

Sprinkle the inside of the squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper

Step 5

Place on the prepared pan cut side down and bake for 30-45 minutes or until a sharp knife can be easily inserted with only a little resistance. (Cook for 30 minutes, test strands and return to oven if needed. 5 minutes in microwave cooks it a little bit and it is too mushy if cooked for 40 minutes)

Step 6

Meanwhile, heat the remaining tbsp of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the white onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until translucent, add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the ground beef. Season with sea salt and back pepper. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes, breaking apart the meat with a spoon or spatula.

Step 7

Drain excess fat, add marinara sauce, italian seasoning, oregano, and basil

Step 8

Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes. If it’s done before the squash is ready, cover to keep warm.

Step 9

Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, seasoning, lemon juice, and a tbsp olive oil in a large bowl. (The bowl should be large enough to add the spaghetti squash strands later) Set aside.

Step 10

When the spaghetti squash is done cooking, take it out of the oven, but leave it on at 425ºF

Step 11

Use a fork to release strands from squash

Step 12

Transfer the spaghetti squash strands into the large bowl with the ricotta and parmesan cheeses. Mix together. Season with salt to taste.

Step 13

Stuff the spaghetti squash mixture back into the empty shells on the baking pan. Top with beef marinara mixture. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top. (If desired, you can create several thinner layers of each mixture)

Step 14

Return the lasagna spaghetti squash boats to the oven for about 10 minutes, until cheese melts.

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