Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

This is one of those recipes that are so easy, they barely require instructions.  But, since I know some people (like my husband!) can't even boil water, I'll break it down for you so you can make this too. Because you should make it, it's totally worth the time and prep and is healthy and delicious!



You will need a spaghetti squash, a jar of marinara sauce, and some ground meat, any type you like. I used lean ground pork, but ground turkey would be great too, or even ground beef.  You also need some shredded mozzarella cheese, and little salt, pepper and garlic powder, and some olive oil.  And that's it!

Start by cutting your squash in half.  If it is really hard to cut, use a rubber mallet to gently tap the knife to make it a little easier. Scoop out the seeds, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and drizzle with a little olive oil.  Place cut side down on a cookie sheet and bake at 365 degrees for about 30 minutes.  Once the skin can easily be pierced with a sharp knife, the squash should be done.

While the squash cooks, brown up your ground meat in a little olive oil. I like to add a little fennel seed and ground sage (totally optional) and a little salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Once the meat is browned, add the jar of sauce. and stir until well combined and the sauce is heated through. Then cover with a lid and let stand until the squash is done.

Once your squash is done cooking and is soft, remove from the oven and use a fork to scrape the insides which should look like strands of spaghetti. Add a few ladles of the sauce to each half of the squash and then top with the cheese.  Place back in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes until they are browned and bubbly.  Garnish with basil or parsley if you have it.

Voila!  Enjoy this delicious dinner!  Serves 4.