Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Beef Marinara
Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Beef Marinara
Ingredients
For the Spaghetti Squash
- 1 spaghetti squash, about 3 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Beef Marinara
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 24 ounces tomato basil marinara sauce, store-bought, such as Publix brand
For Serving
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated, or your favorite cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Carefully cut the spaghetti squash crosswise into two equal halves. Using a spoon, scoop out and discard the seeds and stringy bits from the center of each squash half.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Drizzle the cut sides of the spaghetti squash with olive oil. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place the squash halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
While the spaghetti squash is baking, prepare the beef marinara. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the tomato basil marinara sauce into the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Stir to combine and let it simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Once the spaghetti squash is done baking, carefully remove it from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes until it's comfortable enough to handle.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Using a fork, gently scrape the flesh of the spaghetti squash inward from the edges, creating spaghetti-like strands. Continue until all the squash flesh has been turned into 'noodles'.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Divide the spaghetti squash noodles among serving plates or back into the squash shells. Spoon the beef marinara over the spaghetti squash.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Top generously with shredded Parmesan cheese or your favorite cheese before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Beef Marinara
For the Spaghetti Squash
- 1 spaghetti squash, about 3 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Beef Marinara
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 24 ounces tomato basil marinara sauce, store-bought, such as Publix brand
For Serving
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated, or your favorite cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Carefully cut the spaghetti squash crosswise into two equal halves. Using a spoon, scoop out and discard the seeds and stringy bits from the center of each squash half.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Drizzle the cut sides of the spaghetti squash with olive oil. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place the squash halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the spaghetti squash is baking, prepare the beef marinara. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the tomato basil marinara sauce into the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Stir to combine and let it simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Once the spaghetti squash is done baking, carefully remove it from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes until it's comfortable enough to handle.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Using a fork, gently scrape the flesh of the spaghetti squash inward from the edges, creating spaghetti-like strands. Continue until all the squash flesh has been turned into 'noodles'.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Divide the spaghetti squash noodles among serving plates or back into the squash shells. Spoon the beef marinara over the spaghetti squash.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Top generously with shredded Parmesan cheese or your favorite cheese before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min