Spaghetti Squash Lasagna - NO PASTA

I just got this recipe from a co-worker and had to share with you all. I don't know about you, but on these cold days and nights, I still love "comfort" food that sticks to my ribs.  So here's a recipe that uses Spaghetti Squash instead of lasagna noodles - so it helps cut down on the carbs, plus it's got veggies and protein so good nutrition too. I haven't made it yet, but plan to this weekend and can't wait! Be sure to post reviews if you decide to make it!

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

1 Medium spaghetti squash (2.5 lbs)

1 lb of ground sweet italian sausage (turkey or pork)

1 1/2 cups of sliced fresh mushrooms

1 medium red pepper, chopped

1/2 of a medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)

4 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tsp dried italian seasoning

1 large jar of favorite prepared spagehtti sauce

1 package of shredded mozzarella

1/4 cup of shredded or grated fresh parmesean cheese

 

Pierce the whole spaghetti squash with a knife in the several places, place it on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.  Allow the squash to cool, then cut in half and scoop out the seeds and discard, then using a fork, pull the spaghetti-like flesh from the walls of the squash and set aside in a bowl (I do this entire step the night before and store the cooked squash in the fridge).

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  In a large skiller, saute the sausage, mushrooms, pepper, onion and garlic over medium-high heat until the sausage is no longer pink--ensuring your break up the sausage throughout.  Drain off any fat.

 

Coat your lasagna pan with some sort of non-stick spray or lightly rub it with olive oil.  Spread half of the squash in the dish, add half of the sausage mixture, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of the italian seasoning. Top with half of your jar of sauce and half of the bag of mozzarella cheese.  Repeat with a second layer like this, except add the parmesean with the mozzarella on top.  Bake for 30 minutes.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

I LOVE spaghetti squash!  I use it this way and I've used in place of pasta with other dishes as well.  Its always better the next day! 

mmmmmmm sounds good...... Thanks for the recipe!!!! I will have to try it. 
Love Ya,
Marsha

Dang, does THAT sound yummy!  I think if I could get away with making this while the kids weren't around, they might even like it!

But - can someone tell me, is spaghetti squash something you can pick up at Cub, or is that a Byerly's type of produce?

You should be able to find it at Cub.   It's readily available at our grocery stores right along with the other squashes.

i get mine at cub - here's a pic!

Yum, I think I might do this tonight... actually, I think I might make my ex try to cook this tonight. lol

This sounds wonderful.....I think I will try it too.

Thanks.....hugs....connie d

Yummy,  sounds delicious!!! 

I've seen spaghetti squash used in place of noodle in other recipe but I have to admit I find it intimidating.   Is it difficult to cook?  Hmmm, maybe I'll give it a try... 

Thank you!!!