Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Pasta: A Flavorful Twist Recipe
Enjoy a delicious twist on traditional pasta with this Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash recipe. A flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
For Spaghetti Squash:
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 cup marinara sauce (sugar-free for keto)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
For Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Spaghetti Squash – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the spaghetti squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast cut-side down for 30-40 minutes. Scrape out the strands with a fork.
- Cook the Meat Sauce – Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain excess grease, then add marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix the Cheeses – Combine ricotta, cream cheese, and half of the mozzarella in a bowl.
- Assemble the Casserole – Layer squash, cheese mixture, more squash, meat sauce, and remaining cheeses in a baking dish.
- Bake & Serve – Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for a golden top. Garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Squash, Pasta, Casserole, Keto, Italian, Main Dish
