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Spaghetti squash with ground beef and marinara

Spaghetti squash boats are so easy to make, perfect for a busy mom meal planning, gluten free fall recipes and fall recipes kids will love!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword butternut squash spaghetti, spaghetti squash boats, spaghetti squash ground turkey
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 200kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉
  • Drizzle the cut sides of the spaghetti squash with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes or until the flesh is tender and easily scraped with a fork to form "spaghetti-like" strands.

Cook the ground beef.

  • While the squash is roasting, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  • Fill each spaghetti squash half with the beef marinara mixture.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Return the filled squash boats to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.