Those of you that know me know that I don’t need an excuse to make a healthy
lasagna alternative. I have long been a fan of spaghetti squash. It is easy to cook and you get the benefits of having “pasta” without the guilt. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did.
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
Spaghetti Squash (3 small to medium spaghetti squash)
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
4 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons granulated garlic
1 egg
1 Tablespoon chopped parsley (or basil)
1 cup whole milk shredded mozzarella cheese
World Classic Marinara Pasta Sauce (available at your local meat market)
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 small sweet onion chopped
1 pound fresh Italian Sausage (out of casing– mild or hot) available at your local butcher shop
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and membrane. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Bake about 1 hour cut side down. Remove from oven. Let the spaghetti squash cool for 10 minutes. Keep the oven on 400 degrees.
In a bowl combine ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, parmesan cheese and 
parsley (or basil).
In a roasting pan heat the Olive Oil on Medium High heat. Add the onion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes stirring constantly. Add sausage to onion and cook on low until sausage is thoroughly cooked. Add the Marinara Sauce and heat through.
When the spaghetti squash has cooled enough to handle, use a fork to remove the flesh, which will come out in spaghetti looking strands. Reserve the shells (or place mixture in a baking dish). Drain the squash on a paper towel to soak up any excess liquid, then toss with half of the sauce. Place the spaghetti squash back into the 6 shells and place on a baking sheet. Top each with the remaining sauce, 1/6th of the Ricotta mixture, and 2 1/2 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese. Bake in the 400 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
Hope you enjoy this dish. It is the perfect time to find spaghetti squash.
Until next time…From our Butcher Block to your Table.
