Comforting Spaghetti Squash with Zesty Meat Sauce

1. "Wholesome Spaghetti Squash and Hearty Meat Sauce Fusion"

Traditional pasta recipes can be replaced with delicious and healthful spaghetti squash with meat sauce. When cooked, spaghetti squash has a distinct texture that mimics spaghetti and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. 

Ingredients:

Applied to the spaghetti squash

- A single medium spaghetti squash

- Oil of olives

- Pepper and salt

Regarding the beef sauce:

- 1 pound (450 grams) of ground beef or turkey

- 1 small onion, diced finely

- 2 minced garlic cloves

- One 14-ounce can of crushed tomatoes

- 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce

- 1 tsp. dried oregano

- One tablespoon dried basil

- 1/8 teaspoon optionally added red pepper flakes for heat

- To taste, salt and pepper

- Optional garnishes of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and basil leaves

Instructions:

1. Get the spaghetti squash ready:

- Set the oven's temperature to 400°F (200°C).

- Split the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, then use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.

- Rub salt and pepper on the squash's sliced sides after brushing them with olive oil.

- Arrange the squash halves on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil or parchment paper, cut side down.

- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the flesh is soft and easily separates into spaghetti-like strands.Cooking time may change according to the size of Squash.

2. Make the sauce for the meat:

- Get the beef sauce going while the spaghetti squash bakes.

- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil to medium-high heat in a big skillet or pot.

- Add the chopped onions and simmer for 3–4 minutes, or until tender and transparent.

- Add the minced garlic and stir; simmer for an additional one to two minutes, until fragrant.

- Add the ground beef  to the pan and heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks, until it is browned.

- Add the tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes (if using), (dried oregano), (dried basil), (salt and pepper) to taste.

- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes before lowering the heat. To enable the flavors to mingle, let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Put the dish together:

- When the spaghetti squash is finished cooking, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands that resemble spaghetti. The strands should be put in a big dish.

- Drizzle the meat sauce over the spaghetti squash and toss everything together gently to coat everything with the sauce.

4. Serve:

- Distribute the spaghetti squash and beef sauce between dishes or plates.

- If wanted, top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious beef sauce with spaghetti squash! It's a filling and healthy dinner with less carbohydrates, making it ideal for people seeking gluten-free or low-carb options.