Lasagna Spaghetti Squash Boats
Lasagna Spaghetti Squash Boats are stuffed with ground turkey or beef, marinara sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. They're a healthier low-carb and keto version of your favorite classic Italian dish! This flavor-packed family dinner is so delicious you'll forget there's no pasta or spaghetti noodles!
Ingredients
Spaghetti Squash:
- 1 large spaghetti squash cut in half, seeds removed
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Lasagna Filling:
- 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small sweet onion finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 lb. ground turkey 93/7
- 24 oz. spaghetti sauce
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan grated, optional
- Parsley finely chopped, optional
Instructions
How to Bake Spaghetti Squash:
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Cut one large spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds.
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Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil in each half of the squash and sprinkle with equal amounts of salt and pepper.
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Place halves face-down on a parchment paper or aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
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Roast squash in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until squash is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Lasagna Filling:
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While the squash is baking, combine olive oil, garlic, onions, and bell peppers in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
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Push vegetables to the side of the skillet and add ground turkey. Cook turkey over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through.
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Add spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
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Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Once spaghetti squash is completely cooked, shred the inside of each half with a fork to form “noodles.”
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Divide the ground turkey sauce evenly between the two halves of the spaghetti squash. Next, add 4 oz. ricotta cheese into each boat. Lastly, top each half with ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
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Return spaghetti squash boats to the oven and continue baking for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
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Serve with Parmesan and parsley and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Learn more about How to Cook Spaghetti Squash.
- Make your own Homemade Italian Seasoning.
- Use dairy-free ricotta and mozzarella cheese if avoiding dairy.