Monday, January 10, 2022

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna











1 medium spaghetti squash-cooked and scrapped into sprayed pan

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Combine all in frying pan to make a meat sauce, simmer and cook down:

1 pound ground meat (beef or turkey) 

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 Tablespoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 can diced tomatoes (Rotelle adds some heat)

2 Cups spaghetti sauce 

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Combine the following for cheese layer:

1 1/2 C ricotta or cottage cheese or combination of the two

2 eggs

1/2 C shredded cheese

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Add the cheese mixture over the squash, layer the swiss cheese, then cover with the meat sauce.  Top with Parmesan cheese.  Bake 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly and slightly brown, let sit outside of oven for 30 minutes to help set the "lasagna".

6 slices Swiss Cheese

1/2 C Parmesan cheese