Spaghetti Squash Lasagna in a Boat
Servings Prep Time
2people 15Minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
2people 15Minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
Squash
  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Cut squash in half.
  3. Place cut side down in a baking dish filled with 1/2 inch of water.
  4. Microwave on high for about 8 minutes, or until tender. (Optional: bake cut side up in 350 degree oven until tender, about 50 minutes.)
  5. Remove and scrape out the strings with a fork being careful not to damage the shell.
  6. Place strings in a medium sized bowl.
Sauce
  1. While squash is baking, cook ground meat in a pan until well browned.
  2. Add spaghetti sauce.
  3. Stir about 1 c of the spaghetti sauce into the squash.
  4. Layer in the boats with the the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  5. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).
Get Creative!
  1. Options: Add anything you might add to your favorite sauce, pizza or lasagna (green peppers, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes etc). Let the kids add what they prefer for their own boat. And most of all – have fun!
Recipe Notes

God-given health benefits I enjoy from these ingredients:

Squash: Fiber, eye health, new cell growth, prevent inflammation,antioxidants.

Beef: Build muscles, bone health, heal wounds, prevent fatigue.

Spaghetti Sauce: Boost immune system, protect cells from free radicals, heart health, antioxidants.

Cheese: Protein and calcium. Curbs hunger. Tissue growth, healthy teeth and bones. (Eat in moderation)

Onions: improve immunity, fight infection, regulate blood sugar, reduces inflammation, fight allergies.

This recipe was inspired by Lindsay at Pinch of Yum: http://pinchofyum.com/spaghetti-squash-lasagna-boats
Thank you Lindsay!