Lean & Green Healthy Spaghetti Squash Bolognese
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Spaghetti squash is a truly remarkable thing and coupled with the high protein, low-calorie bolognese sauce you'll be amazed. The entire family is bound to love the Spaghetti Squash Bolognese recipe and the great thing is you'll be staying on plan!
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Lean & Green Spaghetti Squash Bolognese Ingredients
- 1 medium Spaghetti Squash Halved
- 1/2 tsp Salt (optional)*
- 11/4 lbs Lean Ground Beef
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Diced
- 2 stalk Scallions Minced
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt (optional)*
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Low-fat Parmesan Cheese
Lean & Green Spaghetti Squash Bolognese Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400*F.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Bake spaghetti squash with the cut side facing down on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes, or until the flesh of the squash can be easily shredded with a fork. When the squash is finished, remove from the oven and scrape the flesh out with a fork into a bowl. Measure out 3 cups and reserve any extras for another meal. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt (optional) and the basil leaves to the 3 cups of spaghetti squash, and mix to combine.
- While the squash is cooking, combine the ground beef with the tomatoes, scallions, water, paprika, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into a pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to a medium-low and simmer for about 30 minutes.
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