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Italian Spaghetti Squash Boats

Sara
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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 1259mgPotassium: 836mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1620IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 3mg
Keyword gluten free spaghetti, Italian spaghetti squash, Italian spaghetti squash boats, spaghetti squash
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