Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

 

The strands of roasted spaghetti squash look like spaghetti noodles. This amazing vegetable can be incorporated into a variety of delicious dishes. The other day I made Burrito bowl from half of the roasted squash. Today, I used the other half to make lasagna. I used the squash as noodles instead of the pasta.  Oh it turned out delicious. It was light and filling.

Ingredients:

3 Cups roasted strands of spaghetti squash

1-2 Tablespoons pesto 

2 Cups marinara sauce

1 Cup ricotta cheese 

1/3 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

6 oz. Shredded or grated Mozzarella cheese 

Method:

To Roast spaghetti squash:

1. Preheat oven to 375 deg. F.

2. Wash squash. Using a large, sharp knife, cut the vegetable into half from top to bottom. You can microwave the squash for a couple minutes to soften it. That will make it easier to cut.

3. Scoop out the seeds and fiber from the inside. Place the halves cut side down on a baking sheet. Spray little oil on the vegetable. Bake in the oven until soft to touch, about 40 minutes or longer if needed. 

4. Remove from oven. Allow to cool. 

5. Using a fork gently scrap the flesh from the inside of the squash. You will see strands like noodles. Use what is needed and refrigerate the rest up to 1 week.

Method for preparing Lasagna:

1. In a 1 3/4 quart square dish,ladle the bottom with 1 cup of marinara sauce.

2. Mix pesto with cooked spaghetti squash. Add salt and pepper as required. Spoon it evenly on top of the sauce in the dish.

3. Top it with ricotta cheese.

4. Sprinkle with half of the grated Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.

     

5. Add the remaining sauce and cheese in layers.

                                                      

6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges begin to bubble. Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes. 

7. Serve hot with Italian bread.

Note:

I did not have ricotta cheese at home. I used 1 cup of cottage cheese.

I used fresh mozzarella cheese instead of shredded cheese.