Spaghetti Squash Meal Prep: Your Low Carb Dinner Solution!
A delicious and healthy low carb dinner option featuring spaghetti squash, perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup cooked ground turkey or beef
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Once cooked, use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
- In a large bowl, combine the spaghetti squash strands, marinara sauce, and cooked ground turkey or beef.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg