Subj : Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Pasta To : All From : Ben Collver Date : Thu Nov 09 2023 10:30:38 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Pasta Categories: Pasta Yield: 4 Servings 1/2 lb Lean ground beef or meat -substitute 24 oz Marinara sauce 1 c Ricotta cheese 1 1/2 c Mozzarella cheese; shredded, -divided 1/4 c Parmesan cheese; grated 1 ts Italian seasoning Salt and pepper Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and discard the seeds and membranes Place the squash halves in a baking dish. Bake squash for 50-60 minutes or until just fork tender. Let cool for 10 minutes, then use a fork to loosen and shred the squash. Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring and breaking up the beef, until cooked through and browned, about 7-10 minutes. Strain any excess grease from the pan, then add the marinara sauce and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix the ricotta with the Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt and pepper, parmesan cheese, and 1 c shredded mozzarella. Pour about half of the marinara sauce mixture over the spaghetti squash halves, and use a fork to stir the sauce with the shredded squash. Spread the ricotta mixture on top, then the rest of the marinara sauce. Top with remaining 1/2 c mozzarella cheese. Transfer to the oven and bake for another 10-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned in some spots. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, if desired for further browning. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Recipe FROM: Recipe by Lindsay Viker MMMMM .