Description
A vibrant twist on a classic Italian dish, featuring roasted spaghetti squash topped with a hearty Bolognese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 pound ground meat (beef or turkey)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes or until tender.
- While the squash is roasting, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Stir in the ground meat and chopped mushrooms. Cook until browned and crumbly.
- Add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, followed by a splash of red wine (if using). Stir in your herbs and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- When the spaghetti squash is ready, flip each half and use a fork to scrape out the flesh, creating beautiful strands.
- Place generous portions of spaghetti squash on plates and ladle the Bolognese sauce on top. Finish with fresh basil or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an extra touch.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground meat with lentils or plant-based alternatives. You can also use fresh tomatoes instead of crushed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spaghetti squash, bolognese, healthy alternative, vegetarian, Italian cuisine