Best 5 Spaghetti Squash Lasagna No Pasta Noodles Recipes

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If you are in search of a comforting and delicious meal without the guilt, look no further than this Spaghetti Squash Lasagna. This unique twist on the classic lasagna uses spaghetti squash instead of traditional pasta noodles, resulting in a low-carb and nutritious dish. The spaghetti squash is roasted until tender and then topped with layers of flavorful fillings, including lean ground turkey, a hearty tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. This lasagna is not only a healthier choice but also a culinary delight that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations for a vegetarian lasagna, a creamy spinach and mushroom lasagna, and a pesto chicken lasagna. With its endless possibilities, this Spaghetti Squash Lasagna is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA



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This sinfully delicious Spaghetti Squash Lasagna is made with all-natural marinara, part-skim ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and healthy spaghetti squash.

Provided by Beachbody

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h32m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Parchment paper
1 small spaghetti squash, (approx. 3½ to 4 lbs.)
Nonstick cooking spray
4 cups all-natural marinara sauce
3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membrane.
  • Place spaghetti squash, cut side down, on baking sheet. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until tender.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350º F.
  • Scrape spaghetti squash flesh into stringy noodles.
  • Lightly coat 4-quart baking dish with spray.
  • Evenly layer half spaghetti squash, half marinara sauce, and half ricotta cheese in baking dish. Repeat with second layer.
  • Evenly top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 30 to 32 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Garnish with basil (if desired).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 474 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1228 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 16 g

NO-NOODLE ZUCCHINI LASAGNA



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Looking for a low-carb dinner to satisfies your Italian food craving? Look no further! This lasagna is perfect in the summer with your garden-fresh veggies and herbs, or in the winter when you need a comforting meal. You won't even miss the noodles in this one!

Provided by Jill Welch

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Zucchini Lasagna Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large zucchini
1 tablespoon salt
1 pound ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1 cup tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup red wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
hot water as needed
1 egg
1 (15 ounce) container low-fat ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Slice zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices. Sprinkle slices lightly with salt; set aside to drain in a colander.
  • To prepare the meat sauce, cook and stir ground beef and black pepper in a large skillet over medium high heat for 5 minutes. Add in green pepper and onion; cook and stir until meat is no longer pink. Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, wine, basil, and oregano, adding a small amount of hot water if sauce is too thick. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Meanwhile, stir egg, ricotta, and parsley together in a bowl until well combined.
  • To assemble lasagna, spread 1/2 of the meat sauce into the bottom of prepared pan. Then layer 1/2 the zucchini slices, 1/2 the ricotta mixture, all of the spinach, followed by all of the mushrooms, then 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Repeat by layering the remaining meat sauce, zucchini slices, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Spread Parmesan cheese evenly over the top; cover with foil.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil; raise oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake an additional 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 2199.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

YELLOW SQUASH LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: yellow squashes, kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, olive oil, white onion, garlic, ground chicken, dried thyme, crushed tomato, ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, large eggs, nonstick cooking spray, fresh mozzarella cheese

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 yellow squashes
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons pepper, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground chicken
1 teaspoon dried thyme
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
nonstick cooking spray
16 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
  • Use a vegetable peeler to peel the yellow squash into ribbons. Add the squash to a large bowl.
  • Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, the garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 teaspoon oregano, and toss well until the squash is coated. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the ground chicken, the remaining teaspoon salt, remaining teaspoon pepper, remaining teaspoon oregano, and the thyme, and cook until chicken is lightly golden brown.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, stirring to break up, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, and eggs and whisk until smooth.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch (22x33 cm) casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread about ¼ of the ground chicken and tomato mixture in the bottom of the dish. Top with about ¼ of the squash noodles and ⅓ of the cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of noodles
  • Top with the fresh mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and melted.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 909 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 75 grams, Sugar 16 grams

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA STYLE



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This is an alternative to bland old spaghetti squash. It resembles baked Rigatoni and Lasagna. Kids also loved it! Give it a try!

Provided by Brisak

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 cube vegetable bouillon
black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with a thin layer of cooking spray. Place squash halves cut side down on the baking sheet.
  • Bake squash 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife can be easily inserted. Remove from oven, and cool.
  • Meanwhile, spray a non-stick saucepan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in tomatoes, basil, bouillon cube, and black pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until you have a medium thick sauce.
  • Remove squash strands with a fork, reserving the shells. Layer each half with a spoonful of the sauce, a layer of spaghetti squash strands, olives, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until shells are full, or until all of the ingredients are used. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until Parmesan cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1294.5 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA



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Hearty and delicious vegetarian meal that everyone will love!

Provided by BJBP

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (16 ounce) packages shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 egg
½ cup Parmesan cheese
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Brush the inside of the squash halves with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place cut-sides up on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until softened, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Scrape out strands of squash with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix half of the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl. Stir into the squash. Stir in 2 or 3 tablespoons spaghetti sauce to turn mixture pink.
  • Spread half of the squash mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Ladle half of the spaghetti sauce on top. Sprinkle with half of the remaining mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining squash mixture, spaghetti sauce, and mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until mozzarella cheese is melted and browned, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 831.9 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right spaghetti squash: Look for spaghetti squash that is medium to large in size and has a deep yellow color. Avoid squash that is bruised or has soft spots.
  • Cook the spaghetti squash properly: To ensure that the spaghetti squash is cooked evenly, use a fork to pierce the skin in several places before cooking. This will allow the steam to escape and prevent the squash from bursting.
  • Use a sharp knife to shred the spaghetti squash: A sharp knife will make it easier to shred the spaghetti squash into thin, spaghetti-like strands. You can also use a fork to shred the squash, but this will take longer.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna: The spaghetti squash lasagna is done when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through. Overcooking the lasagna will make the squash mushy.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: Allowing the lasagna to rest for a few minutes before serving will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Garnish the lasagna with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese before serving: This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti squash lasagna is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional lasagna. It's made with spaghetti squash instead of pasta noodles, which makes it lower in carbs and calories. It's also packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, and fiber. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. You can use your favorite lasagna sauce and cheese, and add additional vegetables or protein if desired. Spaghetti squash lasagna is a great meal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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