Spaghetti Squash with Meat Ragu

Serving Size: 10 servings

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: Skinny Taste

Cook Times

Active Prep10

Hands-On Cook10

Hands-Off Cook20

Passive0

Total Time40

Recipe Serving Size10 servings

Cooking Tools Required

Can Opener, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Microwave, Mixing spoon, Pyrex baking dish, Sharp Knives, Skillet, Spatula, Top Stove

Ingredients

2 spaghetti squash medium

For the Meat sauce:

1 teaspoon unsalted 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 90% lean ground beef
56 ounce canned crushed tomatoes 2 large cans
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly 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 Instructions

Heat in microwave on high power until warm.

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