Spaghetti Squash with Paleo Meat Sauce

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 medium spaghetti squashes (about 4 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slicespaghetti squashes lengthwise and scoop out seeds and pulp.
3. Brush spaghetti squashes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Roast spaghetti squashes cut-side up on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
5. While squashes are roasting, prepare the meat sauce.
6. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
8. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
9. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
10. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
11. Use a fork to scrape the cooked spaghetti squash into strands.
12. Top spaghetti squash strands with meat sauce and serve.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup spaghetti squash with 1/2 cup meat sauce):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10 grams
• Protein: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams
• Fiber: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Gluten-free
• Paleo
• Rich and flavorful
• Satisfying and comforting
• Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering

User Comments:

• "This is the best spaghetti squash dish I've ever had! The meat sauce is incredibly flavorful and the spaghetti squash is a delicious, healthy alternative to pasta."
• "I love that this dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family."
• "The combination of spaghetti squash and meat sauce is perfect, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Spaghetti squashes can be sharp, so use caution when cutting and handling.
• If you don't have spaghetti squash, you can use zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles instead.
• To make the dish even more flavorful, add a dash of red wine to the meat sauce.
• Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.