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Italian Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings

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.