Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Style

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (Medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
3. Brush the squash halves with olive oil and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
5. While the squash is baking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
6. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
7. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
8. Once the squash is done, use a fork to shred the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
9. Spread the spaghetti squash strands in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
10. Top with the ricotta cheese and spread evenly.
11. Spoon the meat sauce over the ricotta cheese.
12. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top.
13. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Fiber: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Comforting and satisfying lasagna-style dish
• Made with healthy spaghetti squash instead of pasta
• Packed with flavor from ground beef, tomatoes, herbs, and cheeses

User Comments:

• "This dish was a great alternative to traditional lasagna. The spaghetti squash was a delicious and healthy substitution."
• "I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal."
• "The combination of flavors is fantastic. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful when cutting the spaghetti squash as it can be slippery.
• If you don't have a baking sheet, you can use a large roasting pan.
• To save time, you can use pre-ground beef.
• Feel free to add other ingredients to your lasagna, such as sliced mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers.
• Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.