Spaghetti Squash with Sauce
Serves 4
10 mins prep
65 mins cook
75 mins total
A delicious and nutritious dinner featuring spaghetti squash paired with a veggie-filled sauce, perfect for a lighter alternative to traditional pasta. The dish uses ground beef but can be adapted with ground turkey or meatless options, making it versatile and accommodating for different dietary preferences.
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1: Preheat oven to 400°F. 2: Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. 3: Rub the inside of the squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. 4: Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and poke a few holes on the outside with a fork. 5: Bake the squash for 40 minutes. 6: In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef or turkey until browned; remove from heat and drain. 7: Add a splash of olive oil, diced onion, and diced carrots with a sprinkle of salt; cook for 5 minutes. 8: Add garlic and diced green pepper and cook for an additional 30 seconds. 9: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, basil, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and cooked meat. 10: Simmer the sauce for 25 minutes or pressure cook for 10 minutes followed by a 10-minute natural release.