| Course | Main Dish |
|---|---|
| Cuisines | American |
| Cooking Methods | Chopping, Sautéing, Simmering, Steaming |
| Diets | Egg Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Low Fat, Nut Free, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Whole 30 |
| Main categories | Everyday Food, Kid Friendly, Low Calorie, Training Athlete |
| Main Ingredient | Beef, Vegetables |
| Recipe Author | Skinnytaste |
Spaghetti Squash with Meat Ragu
Serves: 10 servings
Serving Size: 8-9 oz meat sauce & 6 oz of spaghetti squash
Spaghetti squash topped with a simple-yet-delicious meat sauce simmered with tomatoes, onions, carrots and celery. You'll love this low-carb dish so much that you won't miss the pasta! Based on a Skinnytaste recipe.
Recipe by:
https://www.skinnytaste.com/spaghetti-squash-with-meat-sauce-46-pts/
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- 8 pound spaghetti squash about 2 medium
- 2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon per squash, or to taste
For the Meat sauce:
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 cup carrot peeled and chopped
- 2 cup celery finely chopped
- 2 pound lean ground beef
- 56 ounce canned crushed tomatoes 2 large cans
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and fibers and place on a microwave safe dish. Using a knife poke 6 holes in each half and cover. Microwave 11-12 minutes or until soft.
- Meanwhile, in a large deep sauté pan, melt butter and add oil. Add onions, celery and carrots and sauté on medium-low for about 3 to 4 minutes, until soft.
- Add the beef and season with salt. Brown the meat and cook, breaking it into smaller pieces with your spoon until cooked through.
- When cooked, add the tomatoes and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Add bay leaf and cover, reducing heat to low. Simmer at least 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
- While sauce is simmering. Shred spaghetti squash. When cool, use a fork to remove flesh, which will come out in spaghetti looking strands.
- Keep covered and set aside keeping warm until sauce is ready. Serve topped with meat sauce and grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Reheating/Serving Instructions
Heat in microwave on high power until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1873mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2583IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg
Spaghetti Squash with Meat Ragu
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