Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats
Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats offer tender strands of squash layered with creamy ricotta, robust Italian sausage tomato sauce, and a blanket of melted mozzarella. The natural sweetness of the squash balances the savory richness for a comforting, lighter twist on classic lasagna. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal that feels special without being heavy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Using a large kitchen knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and membrane. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set the halves cut-side down in a baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Keep the oven on.
- 4
Meanwhile, start the sauce. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley, and mix well.
- 5
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 25 minutes; stir in basil and simmer for 5 minutes more.
- 6
Scrape the flesh from the cooled squash with a fork to create spaghetti-like strands. Reserve the shells. Drain the squash strands in a paper towel-lined colander to absorb excess liquid.
- 7
Toss the squash strands with the tomato sauce mixture. Spoon into the 6 squash shells. Top each with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the ricotta cheese mixture and 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese. Place the shells in the baking dish.
- 8
Roast in the preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 582.08 kcal High 29%
- Protein 30.45 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 60.81 g 22%
- Total Fat 28.91 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 11.79 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 86.04 mg High 29%
- Sodium 991.31 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 12.95 g Good Source 46%
- Total Sugars 23.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 500.39 mg Good Source 38%
- Iron 4.35 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1068.65 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 160.09 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 24.56 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 582.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats made of?
- The main ingredients are Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 582.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats healthy?
- Baked Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 582.08 calories and 30.45 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 991.31 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.79 g (59% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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