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Loaded Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Course Dinner
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 spaghetti squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 carrots chopped (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef chicken, turkey, or plant-based crumbles
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 15- ounce jar marinara sauce
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
  • Basil chopped, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Slice the spaghetti squash in half and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Brush the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 45 minutes until tender, then allow them to cool.
  • While the squash bakes, prepare the meat sauce filling. Heat olive oil in a pot and cook onions, carrots, and garlic until softened.
  • Add the meat and Italian seasoning, cooking until browned. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Use a fork to scrape the squash into strands and fill each half with the meat mixture.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese and basil, then serve and enjoy! leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.