Spaghetti Squash Bolognese Bowls by @kalejunkie

1h25

4 servings

🎃

2

Spaghetti squash

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🧅

1

Yellow onion

🧄

4 cloves

Garlic

🥩

450 g

Ground beef

🧂

1 tbsp

Italian seasoning

🌶️

0.75 tsp

Red pepper flakes

🍅

680 g

Marinara sauce

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🧀

Parmesan cheese

🌿

Basil

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 400F.

  2. Cut
    • Spaghetti squash

    Cut the spaghetti squash in half and stand the halves up on a small quarter sheet baking sheet or in a baking dish; if they won't stand, lay them on their side or cut a small piece off the bottom.

  3. Brush
    • Olive oil
    • Salt

    Brush the tops generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  4. Bake
    • Spaghetti squash

    Bake for 55 minutes, then remove from the oven to cool.

  5. Bake
    • Olive oil

    While the squash bakes, add olive oil to a pan or pot over medium heat.

  6. Add
    • Yellow onion

    Once hot, add the diced onion and saute for about 5-6 minutes until it starts to cook down.

  7. Add
    • Garlic
    • Ground beef
    • Italian seasoning

    Add the garlic, followed by the ground beef, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt.

  8. Mash
    • Ground beef

    Mash the meat into tiny pieces and cook until it is cooked through.

  9. Add
    • Marinara sauce
    • Ground beef

    Add the jar of marinara sauce, stirring until the meat is coated in the sauce.

  10. Cook

    Turn the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat.

  11. Step
    • Spaghetti squash

    Use a fork to separate the spaghetti squash strands into bowls.

  12. Fill
    • Spaghetti squash
    • Marinara sauce
    • Ground beef

    Fill each spaghetti squash bowl with the meat sauce.

  13. Add
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Basil

    Add freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped basil.

Spaghetti Squash Bolognese Bowls by @kalejunkie

1h25

4 servings

🎃

2

Spaghetti squash

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🧅

1

Yellow onion

🧄

4 cloves

Garlic

🥩

450 g

Ground beef

🧂

1 tbsp

Italian seasoning

🌶️

0.75 tsp

Red pepper flakes

🍅

680 g

Marinara sauce

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🧀

Parmesan cheese

🌿

Basil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Preheat the oven to 400F.

  2. Step 2/13

    Cut the spaghetti squash in half and stand the halves up on a small quarter sheet baking sheet or in a baking dish; if they won't stand, lay them on their side or cut a small piece off the bottom.

    🎃Spaghetti squash
    🔪Knife
    🍳Baking sheet

  3. Step 3/13

    Brush the tops generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

    🫒Olive oil
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🖌️Brush

  4. Step 4/13

    Bake for 55 minutes, then remove from the oven to cool.

    🎃Spaghetti squash
    🍳Baking sheet

  5. Step 5/13

    While the squash bakes, add olive oil to a pan or pot over medium heat.

    🫒Olive oil
    🍳Pan or pot

  6. Step 6/13

    Once hot, add the diced onion and saute for about 5-6 minutes until it starts to cook down.

    🧅Yellow onion
    🍳Pan or pot
    🥄Stirring spoon

  7. Step 7/13

    Add the garlic, followed by the ground beef, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt.

    🧄Garlic
    🥩Ground beef
    🧂Italian seasoning
    🧂Salt
    🍳Pan or pot
    🥄Stirring spoon

  8. Step 8/13

    Mash the meat into tiny pieces and cook until it is cooked through.

    🥩Ground beef
    🍳Pan or pot
    🥄Stirring spoon

  9. Step 9/13

    Add the jar of marinara sauce, stirring until the meat is coated in the sauce.

    🍅Marinara sauce
    🥩Ground beef
    🍳Pan or pot
    🥄Stirring spoon

  10. Step 10/13

    Turn the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat.

    🍳Pan or pot

  11. Step 11/13

    Use a fork to separate the spaghetti squash strands into bowls.

    🎃Spaghetti squash
    🍴Fork

  12. Step 12/13

    Fill each spaghetti squash bowl with the meat sauce.

    🎃Spaghetti squash
    🍅Marinara sauce
    🥩Ground beef

  13. Step 13/13

    Add freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped basil.

    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🌿Basil

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Oils, Meat, Spices, Sauce, Dairy, Herbs

Ingredients

Spaghetti squash, Olive oil, Yellow onion, Garlic, Ground beef, Italian seasoning, Red pepper flakes, Marinara sauce, Salt, Black pepper, Parmesan cheese, Basil

Notes

Spaghetti squash (halved), Yellow onion (diced), Garlic (minced), Ground beef (lean, chicken or turkey can be used instead), Red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp to 1 tsp, crushed), Marinara sauce (1 jar, store-bought, any brand), Salt (to taste), Black pepper (to taste), Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, for garnish), Basil (chopped, for garnish)

Allergens

Gluten, Sulphites, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Egg-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein

Calories

420 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 28g, Carbohydrates: 28g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 11g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 820mg, Potassium: 700mg, Iron: 3mg, Calcium: 150mg, Zinc: 4mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 15mg, Vitamin A: 400mcg, Vitamin B12: 2.2mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.6mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 10 minutes

Overall

1 hour 25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Baking sheet, Knife, Brush, Fork, Pan or pot, Stirring spoon

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday, Weeknight Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@kalejunkie

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Saucy, Tender, Stringy

Flavors

Savory, Garlicky, Herby, Tangy, Slightly Spicy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 3-4 days (store in an airtight container,refrigerate after cooling), freezer : up to 2-3 months (store meat sauce and squash in airtight freezer-safe container,thaw in fridge before reheating)