Spaghetti squash lasagna
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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
2 cups cooked spaghetti squash2 lbs browned ground beef (lean)2 cups spaghetti sauce3 cups cottage cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
place cooked spaghetti sqaush strands in casserole dish layer each remaining ingredient in dish sprinkle cheese on top and place in oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and lasagna is hot all the way through. This makes 12 servings in a 9x13 casserole dish
NOTE:
To quickly and easily cook spaghetti squash cut in half long way remove seeds add 2 TBS water to the seed cavity cover the squash with cling wrap and microwave for 8-10 minutes. Let set for 2 minutes take a for and pull down the insides of the squash. The flesh will come off in spaghetti like strands.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUEAKE.
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 254.9
  • Total Fat: 15.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 60.5 mg
  • Sodium: 306.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 21.4 g

Member Reviews
  • QUEENOFCHAOS02
     This was fantastic! I have never had spaghetti squash, but I am impressed how great this meal is. The only thing I chnaged was I added fresh mushrooms, onion, and green pepper to the hamburger, and I used light mozzarella instead. Delicious!! :D - 9/30/09
  • WEEDLADY
     very tasty, but mine was watery. - 10/25/10

    Reply from SUEAKE (1/20/11)
    Try spreading the shredded spaghetti squash on paper towels to drain off juices. Also use a slotted spoon to scoop up the cottage cheese to allow juices to drain off.

  • SPICYCHICA05
     My family doesn't like cottage cheese so I substituted fat free ricotta for cottage. I also added frozen spinach to the ricotta - thaw, squeeze out excess liquid, mix with the ricotta and 1/4 cup egg beaters. This is great! This squash is a great alternative to pasta for a change. - 10/12/10
  • STARLINA
     I thought this was a great alternative to traditional lasagna. I made mine meatless and used low fat mozzarella, added garlic granules, italian seasoning, and pepper. I honestly didn't miss the meat but will have to add it in future meals, will definitely make again, thanks for sharing! - 6/24/09
  • DEBBY11313
     This recipe is awsome. My whole family loved it. I will be substituting spaghetti squash for pasta from now on! Thank you so much for sharing. Oh Yeah, I found a low carb pasta sauce at Publix and added italian sausage to my ground beef. Delicious! - 1/5/09
  • LRHEMMER
     This was a great recipe! Just a couple of suggestions - I cook spaghetti squash by cutting it length wise and placing in a shallow pan with a couple inches of water (enough to steam). Also, I sauteed spinach and added it to ricotta cheese. It was a big hit in my house and I will make again! - 8/22/11
  • KLR397
     I found the cottage cheese kind of icky and unfortuently i think there needs to be a step in the instructions for straining the spaghetti squash there was a lot of liquid in the bottom of my lasagna. if i tried again i would definitly use fat free ricotta instead. - 10/27/09
  • CD9819392
     This recipe was AMAZING! I used ground turkey and only 2 cups of cottage cheese to lighten it up a bit. My husband has already asked that I make this again. - 5/9/11
  • MIRV22
     Awesome recipe. I modified it somewhat. I used ground chicken and seasoned it while it cooked. I also added some seasoning to the spaghetti squash and cottage cheese and made my own tomato sauce. The spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta...yum! - 1/8/09
  • TERMITEMOM
     I replaced the cottage cheese with spinach. - 8/23/20
  • NANASUEH
     yummy - 4/5/20
  • SUSANBEAMON
     More a casserole than a lasagna but good anyway. - 7/12/19
  • BONNIE1552
     Might try with zucchini for more lasagna noodle like dish. - 5/23/19
  • MOMMY445
     yummy - 1/30/19
  • BILLTHOMSON
     This is great for the diabetic, I just added some garlic - 3/26/18
  • CHERYLHURT
     Just ok - 7/22/17
  • TORIHAMILTON
     - 10/16/16
  • CD13821912
     Cut a triangle in squash microwave an let cool. Remove seeds before removing squash strands - 5/19/13
  • CD13842665
     What are spaghetti squash strands? - 4/11/13
  • MOGAL1946
     Had this last night and for leftovers for lunch today. My first experience with Spaghetti Squash and was amazed at the flavor. Loved it. Thanks! - 2/24/13
  • EVIEKT
     I thought this was Very tasty!! I wasnt sure what to expect so I was pleasantly surprised! My boys thought it was too "squashy"but they still ate it with no issues:)Thank you for sharing this recipe. - 1/15/13
  • CD13108195
     Amazing, next time I think I'll use a turkey sausage for a little more flavor. A keeper the kids even liked it. - 9/16/12
  • MIXSTER
     This was really yummy, but I would suggest squeezing out the water from the squash. My casserole had more liquid than what I liked. Still good though! I will definitely make it again. :) - 9/3/12
  • CD12726225
     I love the idea of this recipe, but I can't think of any good side dishes to go with it. I would love to try it, but I need a few ideas. Help? :) Thanks. - 7/12/12
  • BSWAND
     I thought I'd died and gone to heaven! I never knew eating healthy could taste so good and I didn't even miss the pasta. I drained the squash on a paper towel for a while and also drained the cottage cheese in a coffee filter for at least an hour. Used Mexican 4 cheese blend, this was amazing! - 6/21/12



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