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prep time
25 min
cook time
1 h 10 min
ready time
1 h 35 min
Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Bake
I love this Keto Spaghetti Squash bake because it makes the most delicious, prep ahead Low Carb dinner recipe! Roasted spaghetti squash is folded into diced zucchini, diced white onions, garlicky browned ground beef, homemade tomato sauce with plenty of parmesan cheese. You will love this healthy weeknight meal that is great for packing into lunches and reheats nicely.
What kind of ground beef should I use?
Please use a higher fat percentage beef like ground chuck that is 80% lean to 20% fat. I find this type of beef adds nice fat to the casserole for flavor and adds satiety.
How do I know the spaghetti squash is cooked?
The spaghetti squash should yield gentle pressure when ready, but also shouldn’t be too soft that the spaghetti squash has lost all texture. Some texture is nice because it will endure the final cooking round where it will finish cooking.
How can I add more fat to this dish?
Please feel free to serve this dish with avocados on the side or saute the beef with more fat to suit your individual dietary needs.
Serving suggestions
Please serve this with an excellent Keto salad like Keto Spinach and Pecan Salad https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe/spinach-feta-pecan-salad.
Net Carbs
7.1 g
Fiber
1.8 g
Total Carbs
9 g
Protein
33.2 g
Fats
28.7 g
429 cals
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Ingredients
Spaghetti squash
1.5 lb
Salt, sea salt
1 tsp
Hamburger or ground beef, 80% lean
2.25 lb
Salt, sea salt
1 tsp
Garlic powder
0.5 tsp
Extra virgin olive oil
1.5 tbsp
Garlic
4 clove
Tomato, canned
14 oz
Salt, sea salt
1 tsp
Italian seasoning
1 tsp
Parmesan cheese, fresh (hard)
0.75 cup, shredded
Zucchini, raw
1 large
White onion
1 small
Queso Chihuahua (Chihuahua cheese)
4 cup, shredded
Recipe Steps
steps 8
1 h 35 min
Step 1
Preheat an oven to 400 F. While the oven is heating, cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Season the flesh with 1 tsp sea salt and then flip them cut side down onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cook for 30-35 minutes or until the flesh is soft, but the squash is still slightly crunchy (it will continue to cook in the final step). Once they remove the spaghetti squash from the oven, turn the heat down to 350 F.Step 2
While the squash is cooking, add the raw ground beef to a medium-sized nonstick skillet and place over medium-high heat. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to begin breaking up the meat. Season it with two teaspoons of sea salt and half a teaspoon of garlic powder. Continue to cook the beef, occasionally stirring until the meat is browned. This will take about 10-12 minutes total.Step 3
Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, and wait until the pan starts to get hot (but not too hot because olive oil has a lower smoke point). Add the olive oil to the pan. Then add the garlic cloves which have been smashed. Cook the garlic for about 30 seconds while stirring, being careful not to brown the garlic.Step 4
Immediately add a can of diced tomatoes, sea salt, and Italian seasoning. Taste and adjust, adding more sea salt as necessary (some cans of tomatoes are very sweet or sour and need extra seasoning). Allow the tomatoes to simmer for 5-7 minutes.Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the spaghetti squash, diced zucchini, white onion, tomato sauce, ground beef, and parmesan cheese. Mix well with a wooden spoon—taste adding more salt as desired.Step 6
Pour the casserole into a 9” x 13” casserole dish.Step 7
Top with the mozzarella cheese.Step 8
Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is browned and the casserole is heated throughout. Serve immediately.
Comments
jeffwrule 4 months ago
This was just ok for me. The flavor level is bland. The ratio of tomato to beef is off. Too dry. Instructions need a thorough going over. It never said to cook the onions, but I am sure this is an oversight. Seems off. This lack of attention to detail has not been my experience in other recipes.
FullMoonChef 7 months ago
I used a combination of sausage and bison, which likely accounts for the dryness of my dish. But it was delicious, nonetheless. I drizzled a bit of keto tomato cream soup over the top and it was perfect.
SuperMacadamia897319 10 months ago
I think I was only suppose to use half of the spaghetti squash. I used the whole spaghetti squash and it made two 9x 14 pans.
RemarkableArugula228930 a year ago
You can't get spaghetti squash where i live. What alternative can i use please?
Jlambo a year ago
Zucchini spirals? Or shredded? Cabbage thinly sliced?
Terri Bo Berry a year ago
This was a huge hit with my family. I’m definitely going to make it again. I also used Rotel tomatoes in place of plain canned tomatoes to give it a little kick.
KS a year ago
Delicious and very filling! Everyone loved this "lasagna". Also a nicely written recipe. Thank you!
StupendousKale992233 2 years ago
Horrible recipe! Ingredients don’t match instructions. App stinks!!!
recipewriter 2 years ago
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have corrected this recipe to include the zucchini and the onions. Thank you!
FabulousAvocado176132 2 years ago
What size bowl? Instructions are using ingredients not listed
recipewriter 2 years ago
The recipe calls for a large size bowl. Thank you for bringing the ingredients to our attention, we have updated the recipe.
SuperAvocado8 3 years ago
I love many of these recipes but I worry that the nutrition info doesnt ever seem to look correct -- especially with missing ingredients.
recipewriter 2 years ago
We have corrected the recipe to include the zucchini and onion, so the nutritionals are on par now. Thank you!
Iduna 3 years ago
The ingredients don't match the instructions. There is Chihuahua cheese at the top but not in the bottom but mozzarella cheese at the bottom and not in the top. Also the instructions speak of onion and zucchini which is not listed in the ingredients
recipewriter 2 years ago
There is parmesan cheese inside of the casserole, and then the Chihuahua cheese is spread on top of the casserole. The zucchini and onion were added to the recipe. Thank you for catching that!
GorgeousKetone144413 3 years ago
Zucchini is not listed in the ingredient list
recipewriter 2 years ago
Thank you for pointing this out. We have corrected the recipe to include the zucchini.
FantasticRadish669354 3 years ago
It’s listed in step 5 though