Low Carb Recipes: Indulgent Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Delight
Enjoy a delicious twist on traditional lasagna with this low carb spaghetti squash version.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- While the squash is baking, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Once the beef is cooked, add the marinara sauce and let simmer.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Once the squash is done, use a fork to scrape out the strands.
- In a baking dish, layer spaghetti squash, meat sauce, and ricotta mixture, followed by mozzarella.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with mozzarella on top.
- Bake for another 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For additional flavor, add fresh basil between the layers.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Low Carb Recipes, Spaghetti Squash Lasagna