Award-Winning Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Bolognese

  • Spaghetti squash
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cheese (e.g. Parmesan or mozzarella)
  • 4 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped

    • Instructions:

    Preparation Time: PT30M
    Preparation Time (Text): 30 minutes

    Cooking Time: PT1H30M
    Cooking Time (Text): 1 hour 30 minutes

    Total Time: PT2H
    Total Time (Text): 2 hours

    Type of Dish:

    Main course

    Keywords:

    Spaghetti squash, ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, onions, bolognese

    Recipe Yield:

    4 servings

    Total Calories:

    • Spaghetti squash - 216 calories (raw, average-sized)
    • 1 lb ground beef - 908 calories
    • 1 cup cheese - 431 calories (Parmesan, grated)
    • 4 tomatoes - 96 calories
    • 1 onion - 44 calories
    • Total calories: 1,695 (calories may vary based on brands and exact amounts used)

      • Instructions:

      1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
      2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and place the halves on a baking sheet cut-side down. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the squash becomes tender.
      3. While the spaghetti squash is baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain any excess fat.
      4. Add the diced tomatoes and finely chopped onions to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Stir well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
      5. Once the spaghetti squash is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Use a fork to scrape the flesh of the squash, creating strands that resemble spaghetti noodles.
      6. Transfer the spaghetti squash strands to the skillet with the meat sauce. Mix everything together until well combined.
      7. Preheat your broiler on high.
      8. Transfer the spaghetti squash and meat mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.
      9. Place the baking dish under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
      10. Remove from the broiler and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve hot.

        11. Baked Spaghetti Squash with Ground Beef and Tomato Sauce

        Ingredients


        Spaghetti squash - 454 grams
        Ground beef - 454 grams
        Cheese - 225 grams (Parmesan, grated)
        Tomatoes - 454 grams
        Onion - 115 grams

        Instructions


        1. Preheat your oven to 190°C.
        2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and place the halves on a baking sheet cut-side down. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the squash becomes tender.
        3. While the spaghetti squash is baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain any excess fat.
        4. Add the diced tomatoes and finely chopped onions to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Stir well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
        5. Once the spaghetti squash is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Use a fork to scrape the flesh of the squash, creating strands that resemble spaghetti noodles.
        6. Transfer the spaghetti squash strands to the skillet with the meat sauce. Mix everything together until well combined.
        7. Preheat your broiler on high.
        8. Transfer the spaghetti squash and meat mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.
        9. Place the baking dish under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
        10. Remove from the broiler and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve hot.

        Preparation Time


        PT30M
        30 minutes

        Cooking Time


        PT1H30M
        1 hour 30 minutes

        Total Time


        PT2H
        2 hours

        Type of dish


        Main course

        Keywords


        Spaghetti squash, ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, onions, bolognese

        Recipe Yield


        4 servings

        Calories


        Total calories: 1,695

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