Spaghetti Squash With Meat Sauce

A large skillet of meat sauce next to the roasted spaghetti squash.

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Spaghetti Squash With Meat Sauce

Spaghetti squash with meat sauce is a cozy, flavorful dinner made with roasted squash and an easy marinara meat sauce—simple, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired

Servings:

Calories: 361kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

1 large spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
½ medium white onion, minced
2 medium carrots, minced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
1, 24-ounce jar of marinara sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional for topping: parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the cut sides with a little olive or avocado oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Roast for 35–45 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the strands easily pull apart with a fork. Once cooked, let it cool slightly, then use a fork to gently scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands. Set aside.
While the squash roasts, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and carrots, cooking until softened, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through.
Pour in the marinara sauce and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Stir everything together and let the sauce simmer on low for 10–15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Divide the spaghetti squash strands onto plates and spoon the warm meat sauce over the squash. Top with fresh parmesan if desired.

Notes

Save time/prep ahead:
- Roast the baked spaghetti squash up to 2 days ahead and store the strands in an airtight container.
- The easy meat sauce can be made in advance and reheated on low heat when ready to serve.
- Double the sauce so you have remaining sauce for another meal later in the week.
- The sauce also freezes well! See the FAQ section for details on freezing the sauce.
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