Whole30 Twice Baked Spaghetti Squash Bolognese Food

SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Oil the inside of the spaghetti squash with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on the prepared sheet pan and bake until fork-tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion, carrot and celery. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, thyme and red pepper flakes. Add the beef, crumbling it as you go, and cook until thoroughly browned, another 5 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and stir to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer until the squash is cooked, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the squash and allow it to cool slightly, about 5 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Use a fork to loosen the squash and form spaghetti-like strands.
• Serve the sauce over a bowl of the spaghetti squash noodles, or inside the squash halves, topped with Parmesan and lots of basil.

MY BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH CAKES

Steps:

• follow Spaghetti Squash 101 from above: take your knife and poke a few holes in the skin, in a dotted line along where you plan to slice the squash in half (they do not have to be super deep). Place the whole squash in the microwave for about 5-6 minutes. Let it cool slightly, cut off the stem end and then cut it in half along the dotted line you created.
• place your cut squash (halves or quarters) face down in a glass dish with 4 tbsp of water and microwave for about 10 minutes. Let squash cool.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a cookie sheet with foil. Spray foil well with cooking spray.
• use a fork to scrape out the squash into long strands and place squash into a clean tea towel (or cheesecloth) and wring out as much liquid as possible. Place wrung out squash in a large bowl.
• chop your shallots or onions and place into a bowl with garlic and squash. Add 1 egg and combine. Add the flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, chili powder, and nutmeg. Stir very well.
• using a 1/4 cup measure, pack it almost to the top and press the mixture into the cup to make compact. Turn cup over and tap out onto the palm of your hand. Place cake on foil lined, oiled baking sheet. Use the back of the measuring cup to press the cake down just a bit (it should be just under an inch thick). Repeat with the rest of the mix until you have 8-10 cakes. Spray the top of your cakes.
• place baking sheet in the center of the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Take cakes out of oven, flip them over, and place back in the oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let the cakes cool for about 5 minutes.
• top with avocado sauce, salsa, or plain sour cream - for italian version top with marinara sauce or even a little drizzle of pesto).

ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH VEGETARIAN BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• Prepare the squash: Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Split the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a large spoon to scrape out the seeds and discard. Place the spaghetti squash cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and 3 to 4 turns of pepper. Turn the squash cut-side down (this will enable it to cook faster). Bake in the center of the oven until the squash flesh is fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then use a large spoon and fork to scrape out the fibers into a large bowl; toss gently to separate the strands so they resemble spaghetti.
• Meanwhile, make the Bolognese: Pulse the celery, carrot, onion and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the vegetables and sauté until translucent and dry, 7 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the tomato paste to the pot and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the TVP and nutritional yeast and mix well to coat everything evenly. Add the tomatoes and stir, breaking them up into small pieces. Add the vegetable stock, oat milk, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, basil and oregano. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat; cover slightly with a lid and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. If the sauce still seems watery, uncover and simmer 3 to 5 more minutes.
• To assemble, place the spaghetti squash on a large platter and top with the vegetarian Bolognese. Garnish with the Crispy Kale Chips and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
• Wash kale and remove the stems. Tear the leaves into large pieces and dry completely in a salad spinner. Toss the kale with olive oil; season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 3 or 4 turns of pepper. Spread the leaves evenly on 2 rimmed baking sheets and roast in a 350˚ F oven until crispy, 12 to 14 minutes.

WHOLE30 TWICE BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• To make the Bolognese: While the squash is baking make the Bolognese sauce. In a large bowl mix together the pork and beef and season with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Continue to lightly mix until the meat is combined and evenly seasoned.
• In a large, high-sided sauté pan or Dutch oven over high heat add the olive oil. When the oil is smoking, add the pork and beef mixture in batches to the hot pan and cook until the meat is seared on all sides. Remove the seared meat to a paper towel lined sheet tray, leaving behind any rendered fat in the pan, and continue to sear the remaining meat in batches, ensuring that you do not overcrowd the pan and steam the meat. Set the seared meat aside.
• In the same pan, over medium heat, add the onion and cook 5 minutes or until beginning to caramelize. Then add in the carrots, celery, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, garlic, parsley, sage and 1/4 cup basil. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and just beginning to caramelize. Add the meat back to the pan along with the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Season with additional kosher salt to taste and crushed red pepper flakes. Continue to simmer for at least 1 hour or until the sauce has thickened. You can continue to cook the sauce for longer, if you have time; the longer you cook the sauce the deeper the flavor. While the sauce simmers roast the spaghetti squash.
• To make the spaghetti squash: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut the squash in half lengthwise and discard the seeds. Season each squash half with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Add two large basil leaves to the cavity of each squash and then turn the squash cavity side down on a half sheet tray. You will need two half sheet trays to hold all six halves. Roast the squash for 40 minutes or until the squash is fork tender and easily shreds when you run a fork over the flesh. Remove from oven and let cool 10-15 minutes.
• When the squash is cool enough to handle scoop the squash away from the skin and place back on the sheet tray. You can discard the squash skin at this point. Spread the squash evenly on the sheet tray and shred it lightly with a fork so it looks like spaghetti. Place the sheet trays back in the oven and cook an additional 15 minutes or until the excess liquid has evaporated and the squash has just begun to crisp and lightly brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with flaky sea salt.
• To serve: When ready to serve, stir in the remaining basil and vinegar to the Bolognese sauce. Taste and add additional seasoning as necessary.
• Add spaghetti squash to a serving bowl and top with the sage and basil Bolognese sauce. Serve each portion with a 1/4 cup of cashew ricotta, fresh sage leaves, crushed red pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
• Nutrition Info Per Serving.
• Calories: 1080.
• Total Fat: 81 grams.
• Saturated Fat: 20 grams.
• Total Carbohydrate: 38 grams.
• Sugars: 16 grams.
• Protein: 50 grams.
• Sodium: 3626 milligrams.
• Cholesterol: 159 milligrams.
• Fiber: 9 grams.

TWICE BAKED SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve squash. Remove seeds. Place the halved squash, cut side down, in a 9x13 dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes, until tender.
• Remove pulp from squash, leaving a 1/4" shell in each half.
• In bowl, combine pulp, spinach, 1/2 of the Parmesan, the eggs, margarine,bacon, onion, salt and pepper.
• Fill shells with this mixture. Mix remaining cheese with breadcrumbs, sprinkle on top of squash.
• Bake at 350, 25-30 minutes.

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash the outside of the squash.
• Cut in half length wise.
• Scoop out all the seeds.
• spread 1 Tablespoon of butter inside each half.
• sprinkle with salt,pepper and garlic.
• Place in dish cover tightly with foil.
• Bake for 1 hour at 325 degrees.
• Uncover and use a fork to pull the squash apart starting at one edge turning it into what looks like spaghetti noodles.
• Continue to do this method all the way around the inside of the squash until you have reached the shell.
• Fluff shreds with fork when finished.
• You can eat it plain or pour spaghetti sauce over the top.
• You can also just place more veggies over the top.

CREAMY BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH PARMESAN (LOW-CARB)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cut spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise, and remove seeds. Place on foil lined baking sheet, cut side down, and bake for 35 minutes.
• Remove from oven, and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, combine half and half, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and seasonings in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
• When spaghetti squash is cool enough to handle, use two forks to pull the squash strands from the skin. Place in a 2 quart casserole dish. Discard skins.
• Pour the cream mixture over the squash, and stir to combine.
• Top with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
• Place in oven, and bake 20-30 minutes. If the cheese does not brown and bubble, broil for 5-10 minutes.
• Serve hot, and enjoy!