Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 spaghetti squash (prepared)
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp ground thyme
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • red pepper flakes (for sprinkling)

Instruction

  • Prepare spaghetti squash according to this recipe. Stir in basil and thyme then set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat, then add onion and ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces. Cook until browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute. Add marinara sauce to meat and stir to combine.
  • Place half of the prepared spaghetti squash in bottom of a greased 2-qt casserole dish. Spread half of meat sauce over squash. Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese and add remaining squash. Layer with remaining meat sauce.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and panko together in a small bowl. Sprinkle topping over entire dish, cover with aluminum foil then bake 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue baking an additional 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve and enjoy immediately.