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Spaghetti Squash Sausage Lasagna Cheese Pull

Spaghetti Squash Sausage Lasagna Boats

4.83 from 23 votes
These easy Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats are filled with everything I love on my lasagna – chicken sausage, tomato sauce, ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 small to medium spaghetti squash (about 5 cups cooked)
  • salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
  • 1/3 cup part skim ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (or basil)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk shredded mozzarella cheese

For the sauce:

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 14 oz Italian chicken sausage
  • 14 oz 1/2 can crushed tomatoes (I prefer Tuttorosso)
  • salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp chopped basil
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and membrane. Season lightly with salt and black pepper; bake about 1 hour, or longer if needed on a baking sheet, cut side down.
  • If you prefer the microwave, cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and fibers and place on a microwave safe dish and cover. Microwave 8-9 minutes or until soft. This method is faster but it will be more watery.
  • While the spaghetti squash cooks, in a small bowl combine the ricotta cheese, 2 tbsp parmesan cheese and parsley.
  • In a large deep sauté pan, heat oil and add onions and garlic; sauté on medium-low for about 3 to 4 minutes, until soft.
  • Add the sausage and cook, breaking up into smaller pieces until browned and cooked through.
  • When cooked, add the crushed tomatoes and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add the bay leaf and cover, reducing heat to low. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes, then add in fresh basil at the very end.
  • When spaghetti squash is cooked, let it cool for about 10 minutes keeping the oven on. If you microwaved this, preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • When the spaghetti squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to remove flesh, which will come out in spaghetti looking strands reserving the shells.
    fork shredding strands of spaghetti squash
  • 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.
    spaghetti squash and sauce
  • Top each with remaining sauce, 1 tbsp ricotta cheese mixture, and 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese. Bake in the oven for 20 - 30 minutes or until everything is hot and the cheese is melted.

Notes

My personal points are 8.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boat, Calories: 246kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 71mg, Sodium: 701mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g
- WW Points: 8