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Spaghetti Squash Sausage Lasagna Boats

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 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 246 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 small to medium spaghetti squash (about 5 cups cooked)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/3 cup part skim ricotta cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 14 oz Italian chicken sausage
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (or basil)
  • 14 oz 1/2 can crushed tomatoes (I prefer Tuttorosso)
  • 3/4 cup whole milk shredded mozzarella cheese
  • salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp chopped basil
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. While the spaghetti squash cooks, in a small bowl combine the ricotta cheese, 2 tbsp parmesan cheese and parsley.
  5. 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.
  6. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up into smaller pieces until browned and cooked through.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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 Information

Serving 1boat Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 701mg (29%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Serving 1boat
Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 701mg 29%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.