Description
Spaghetti Boats are a delicious and creative way to enjoy a comforting Italian meal with a twist. This recipe combines the goodness of spaghetti squash or bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of meat sauce and cheese, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Spaghetti Squash or Bell Peppers:
4 medium spaghetti squash or 4 large bell peppers (halved and seeded)
Spaghetti Noodles:
8 ounces spaghetti noodles (or use squash strands)
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Ground Beef or Italian Sausage:
1 pound
Onion:
1 small (diced)
Garlic:
2 cloves (minced)
Marinara Sauce:
1 (24-ounce) jar
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Mozzarella Cheese:
1 cup shredded
Parmesan Cheese:
1/4 cup grated
Parsley or Basil:
chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Squash or Peppers: Roast spaghetti squash or bell peppers until tender.
- Cook Noodles: Boil spaghetti noodles until al dente.
- Make Meat Sauce: Brown beef with onion, garlic, marinara sauce, and seasonings.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cooked noodles with meat sauce.
- Fill and Bake: Stuff squash or peppers with spaghetti mixture, top with cheese, and bake until bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Add parsley or basil before serving hot.
Notes
- Experiment with different protein and vegetable options for a personalized touch.
- Adapt the recipe to suit dietary preferences, such as using gluten-free pasta or extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
