Description
A delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta using spaghetti squash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the squash and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Once cooked, scrape the flesh with a fork to create spaghetti-like strands.
- In a baking dish, layer the spaghetti squash, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can add cooked ground meat or vegetables for more flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: spaghetti squash, healthy pasta, vegetarian dish, low carb pasta