Keto Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats Food

KETO SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA BOATS

Steps:

• Place 2 pieces of spaghetti squash on a microwave-safe place with cut sides facing down. Microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining 2 pieces of spaghetti squash. Scoop squash out of shells into a large bowl and reserve shells.
• Transfer 1/2 the cooked squash to a food processor and finely chop. Return squash to the bowl and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Place kale in the food processor and chop finely. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Puree 1/2 the tomatoes in the food processor. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add basil, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add spaghetti squash, kale, tomatoes, tomato puree, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 of the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese to the skillet with the ground beef. Reduce heat to low and simmer until cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes. Remove lasagna sauce from heat.
• Spread 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese into each spaghetti squash shell. Scoop lasagna sauce into the shells up to the top. Freeze or refrigerate leftover sauce. Top filled shells with remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Place filled shells on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and cook lasagnas until cheese is browned, about 5 minutes more.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA CASSEROLE (LOW CARB)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Prick squash all over with fork and roast in oven for an hour or until it seems soft when you press on it.
• Take it out and leave on counter until cool.
• Meanwhile, brown turkey sausage in large pot with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, breaking it up into small pieces. When brown add onion and half of garlic. Cook until onion is transparent and add tomatoes breaking them up with a spoon. Partially cover and simmer over low heat for a couple of hours, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• When squash is cool, cut it in half and scoop out seeds. Scoop out the rest of the squash and set aside in a bowl. Add rest of garlic to rest of olive oil in a big frying pan over medium heat. When the garlic becomes fragrant add spaghetti squash and sauté for a few minutes until the squash begins to brown. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix together ricotta, chevre, parmesan, egg, and half of mozzarella.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and pour a ladleful of sauce in the bottom of a lasagna pan to coat. Add squash. Top the squash with the ricotta cheese mixture and top the whole thing off with the rest of the sauce and then the rest of the mozzarella. Bake for an hour until brown and bubbling all over. Let rest for 10 minutes or so and serve.

MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray.
• Cut the spaghetti squash in half length-wise. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Drizzle the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Place spaghetti squash flesh side down on the prepared baking sheet at bake for 1 hour or until fork tender.
• Use a fork to scrape out long strands of squash, scraping across the width of the squash.
• Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a large skillet.
• Drain the grease and add the marinara to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat to heat through.
• Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and parsley to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Place half of the spaghetti squash in the prepared baking dish.
• Top the squash with half of the meat sauce and all of the cream cheese mixture.
• Add the remaining spaghetti squash followed by the remaining meat sauce.
• Sprinkle on the grated mozzarella.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is hot.
• Serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOATS WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Roast the spaghetti squash according to this recipe for Roasted Spaghetti Squash. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan over medium and add the bacon. Cook until the bacon is crisp and the fat has rendered; about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and pat dry.
• Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and season with garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sauté until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, then add the spinach. Stir the chicken and spinach together until the spinach wilts, then stir in the Greek yogurt, half of the mozzarella cheese, and basil.
• Once the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to shred and fluff the inside flesh so it's no longer attached to the walls and makes a "nest."
• Divide the chicken filling evenly among the boats, using a fork to lightly mix it with the spaghetti squash. Arrange the stuffed squash on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the reserved bacon and remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Bake until the cheesy is bubbly, about 10 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, then serve hot, sprinkled with additional fresh basil.

CHEESY KETO TWICE-BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use a fork to poke a few holes around the spaghetti squash. Place in the microwave for a minute to soften a bit.
• On a cutting board, cut the end of squash off, then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop the seeds and pulp out using a spoon, and coat the inside with olive oil.
• Place the squash on a baking sheet with the insides facing down. Bake in in the oven for about 45 minutes or until soft.
• Let cool for a bit, and then use a fork to remove all the strands of spaghetti squash into a mixing bowl. Combine both cheeses into a small dish, and add HALF the cheese mixture to the bowl with squash. Also add salt, pepper, onion powder, butter, minced garlic, and fresh thyme, and stir all to combine.
• Place the spaghetti squash mixture back into the skins on a baking sheet pan. Top with the remaining half of the cheese. Place back in the oven and broil for 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly browned. Enjoy warm.