Modified Version from: TheKitchn
This delicious spin on lasagna possesses the original taste of lasagna but with healthier ingredients. No need to waste extra dishes – the squash shell doubles as a serving bowl for this meal.
Ingredients: Makes 4 very generous servings
2 pounds spaghetti squash (1 medium-sized squash)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound ground spicy turkey sausage
1 cup of mushrooms, chopped
1 cup part skim ricotta
2 cups of Bertoli tomato and basil pasta sauce
1 cup reduced fat, 4 cheese Italian Blend
Chopped parsley or basil, to garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 ° F. Cut the squash 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 minuets, 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 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 turkey Italian sausage and mushrooms. Cook until well-browned, breaking up the sausage into small crumbles, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- When squash is done, middle will be tender and pulls apart easily with a fork. Gently remove the middle of the squash from the edges, keeping the outer skin intact like a bowl. Place the inner portion in a medium bowl and set aside. Place squash in a baking dish.
- Add meat mixture and ricotta cheese to the squash. Stir and evenly distribute the mixture in the squash shells. Spoon 1 cup of pasta sauce on each squash boat and top each boat with 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Bake the shells for 30 minutes at 400 ° F. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Nutrition Facts: Per Serving: 306 calories, Protein 24g, Carbohydrates 22g, Fiber 4g, Sugar 8g, Total fat 14g, Saturated Fat 5g, Monounsaturated Fat 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Sodium 521 mg