Italian Spaghetti Squash Boats
Italian Spaghetti Squash Boats that are so easy to make and a healthier Gluten Free alternative to noodles. Made with simple healthy ingredients and is low in calories!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 12 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 17 mins
- Yield: 2-4 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 large Spaghetti Squash
- 1/2 Red Pepper chopped
- 1/2 Sweet Onion chopped
- 4 cloves minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Basil
- 2 1/2 cups of Marinara Sauce
- 1/2 cups shredded low fat Mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Wash and cut Spaghetti Squash in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds.
- Place squash halves cut side up on foil lined baking sheet.
- Brush 1 Tbsp Olive Oil over insides of squash.
- Season with Salt and Pepper.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- While the squash is baking prepare filling.
- In large saute pan add 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, Red Pepper, Onion, and Garlic.
- Saute 8-10 minutes until softened.
- Add Marinara Sauce to the sauté pan and turn heat down to low.
- Let simmer until squash is done.
- Remove baked squash from oven.
- With a fork gentle scrape the insides until it forms a spaghetti like consistency.
- In layers, add Marinara Sauce, Basil, Parmesan, and Mozzarella
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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