Spaghetti Squash Boats
These cheesy spaghetti squash boats are the perfect family dinner! Add your favorite protein, sauce, and cheese. This recipe is easy, healthy, and full of flavor. Learn how to make your own spaghetti squash boats at home!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the spaghetti squash in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard.
- Coat the inside of the squash with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Place face down on a baking pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until easily shredded.
- Meanwhile, add the ground beef to a skillet over medium heat. Cook until brown and crumbly. Drain excess grease.
- Turn the heat to very low. Add in the marinara sauce. Simmer on low until the squash is done roasting.
- Once the squash can be easily shredded, remove from the oven. Shred using two forks, keeping the strands in the squash.
- Add the meat sauce to the squash halves. Top with cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Finally, serve!
Notes
- Read more about How to Cook Spaghetti Squash for tips and tricks.
- Feel free to use another protein. Ground chicken, shredded chicken, pulled pork, ground turkey, and ground pork all work well.
- Use your desired type of cheese. We used cheddar.
- To store leftovers, remove the strands from the squash. Store everything in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition FactsSpaghetti Squash BoatsAmount Per ServingCalories 343 Calories from Fat 324% Daily Value*Fat 36g55%Saturated Fat 16g100%Trans Fat 1gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 125mg42%Sodium 1298mg56%Potassium 716mg20%Carbohydrates 8g3%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 5g6%Protein 33g66%Vitamin A 910IU18%Vitamin C 9mg11%Calcium 322mg32%Iron 4mg22%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.