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    Home » Recipes » Our Supper Club

    Lasagna-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash #12WksWinterSquash

    Modified: Dec 18, 2016 · Published: Nov 24, 2014 by Ashley

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    The other texture we picked for our Supper Club's texture grab bag this month was "stringy". I immediately thought of spaghetti squash and melted mozzarella cheese.

    Spaghetti squash are roasted then layered with ricotta and meat sauce and topped with mozzarella and baked till bubbly. It's noodle-free comfort food and it's absolutely delicious!

    Lasagna-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

    I used ground turkey for these and it worked out beautifully. They were a big hit at our Supper Club dinner, and one that I'll definitely be making again. My parents came to town a few days after I made these and really enjoyed the leftovers, too!

    Lasagna-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
    The Kitchn

    Makes 4 very generous servings

    5 pounds spaghetti squash (2 medium-sized squash)
    1 teaspoon olive oil
    1 yellow onion, diced
    2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 pound ground beef
    1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
    1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    2 cups ricotta, whole or 2%
    ¼ cup roughly chopped parsley
    1 cup shredded mozzarella
    Chopped parsley or basil, to garnish

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the squashes in half and scoop out the seeds. Lay them cut-side down in a roasting pan or other baking dish, and add about an inch of water. Roast for 45 to 60 minutes, until soft when poked with a fork. Transfer to a cooling rack until cool enough to handle.

    While the squash is roasting, warm the olive oil in a high-sided skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and cook until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until well-browned, breaking up the beef into small crumbles, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering the sauce until the squashes are ready, 5 to 20 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more salt if desired.

    Use a fork to shred the inside of the squash, leaving about a half-inch of squash left in the shell. Mix the shredded squash into the tomato sauce. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, the parsley and ½ teaspoon of salt.

    Wipe out the roasting pan and arrange the squash shells inside, like bowls. Divide half of the ricotta mixture between the shells, using a spoon to spread the ricotta evenly over the bottom of the shells. Divide half the tomato sauce between the shells, spooning over top of the ricotta. Top with another layer of ricotta and tomato sauce.

    → At this point, the shells can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Add an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.

    Bake the shells for 15 minutes at 400°F. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the tops of the squashes and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots. (For a more golden top, run the squashes under the broiler for a minute or two.)

    Sprinkle parsley or basil over the tops and serve immediately. Leftovers will keep for 1 week in the fridge.

    Recipe Notes
    Casserole Version: Instead of stuffing the squash shells, this can be baked casserole-style in an 2-quart (8x8-inch) baking dish. Layer ⅓ of the tomato sauce into the dish, followed by ½ the ricotta and another ⅓ of the sauce. Top with the remaining ricotta and the tomato sauce. Bake for 15 minutes, then sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake another 15 to 20 minutes, until bubbly.

    Big Flavors Rating: 5 Stars

    Interested in checking out what else we've been cooking up for this year's 12 Weeks of Winter Squash?



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    1. Heather // girlichef.com

      November 24, 2014 at 10:00 am

      Seriously, I don't think it can get much better than this. I want it right this minute - pure comfort food.

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    2. Amy (Savory Moments)

      November 24, 2014 at 6:41 pm

      Yes! These look so good! I make a casserole with similar flavors, but really love the idea of stuffing them into the squash itself.

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    3. Joanne (eats well with others)

      December 01, 2014 at 9:41 am

      Haha this is stringy squared between the squash strings and the strings of melty cheese! So glad I have a big spaghetti squash on hand to give this a go.

      Reply

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