Italian Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash (roasted (see post for instructions))
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped (large chunks))
- 1 colored bell pepper (chopped (large chunks))
- 1 pound broccoli (fresh or frozen, chopped)
- 1 jar tomato basil pasta sauce (such as Kroger Simple Truth Brand)
- 2 cups spinach (fresh)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced, OR 1 tsp. garlic powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayyan or sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped, optional)
- olive oil
Instructions
- Roast Spaghetti Squash at 400 degrees for 1 hour, according to post instructions. Prepare the rest of the meal while squash is roasting.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 3 min. Add in bell peppers and stir to saute.
- Stir in ground meat and chop into small pieces; cook until meat is no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in chopped broccoli, tomato sauce, spinach, garlic, and seasonings; cover to steam until the broccoli is tender.
- Stir in prepared spaghetti squash to evenly incorporate.