Easy Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Recipe With Meat Sauce
This Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Recipe With Meat Sauce is such an easy meal to prep for a busy weeknight. It's a great alternative to traditional spaghetti if you're trying to watch your carb intake, and pairs perfectly with a simple caesar salad.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 293kcal
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 600 g pack lean ground beef grass fed
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 big handfuls spinach
- 3 cups pasta sauce I used Prego (approx 1L)
- salt + pepper
- 2 tsp italian seasoning
- fresh herbs parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, optional
Instructions
- Prepare your spaghetti squash using one of the methods listed above.
- Then begin preparing your meat sauce. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook for 7-8 minutes until the beef is browned and onions are translucent.
- Add in the chopped garlic and bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Then add in the chopped spinach, pasta sauce, salt, pepper and italian seasonings.
- Let simmer for 10-15 minutes, covered. Serve the meat sauce over the spaghetti squash on a plate with freshly grated parmesan cheese. You can also mix together the spaghetti squash and meat sauce and put it back inside the squash halves to make spaghetti boats. Add shredded cheddar cheese on top and put back in the oven for a few minutes to melt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 829mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g