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Like stuffed zucchini or stuffed eggplant, these spaghetti squash boats are hearty and flavorful. The flesh of cooked spaghetti squash is a bit like noodles, which gives the Italian-style herbed beef and squash filling a fun texture. Squash is lower in carbs than wheat-based noodles, so it’s a great pasta substitute when you’re looking for a nutritional boost or when you’re feeding folks who can’t eat gluten.<\/p>\n
Serve spaghetti squash and ground beef boats as a filling family meal, or slide ’em onto an elegant platter for a small dinner party. These are best served right out of the oven, while the melted cheese on top is nice and gooey.<\/p>\n
Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. Cut the squash in half the lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. Fill the dish with 1\/2 inch of hot water. Bake, uncovered, until the squash is tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350\u00b0.<\/p>\n
When the squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh, separating the stringy strands with a fork. Set the squash shells and flesh aside.<\/p>\n
Editor’s Tip: <\/em>Don’t throw away the squash shells! You’ll use those later to make the boats.<\/p>\n In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, three to four minutes, stirring to break the beef into smaller crumbles. Drain.<\/p>\n Add the mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for two minutes. Add the tomatoes, and cook and stir for two minutes. Stir in the squash flesh. Cook, uncovered, until the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>If you aren’t concerned about the fat content of the finished product, you can skip the draining step. Fat carries a lot of flavor, and it will have picked up even more from the onion and peppers.<\/p>\n Stuff the filling into the reserved squash shells and place them in a shallow baking dish. Bake the spaghetti squash boats, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Sprinkle them with cheese, and continue to bake until the cheese is melted, about five minutes longer. If desired, top them with fresh basil.<\/p>\n Place the leftover spaghetti squash in a container with an airtight lid and store it in the refrigerator. I like to keep leftovers in glass containers, as the dishes won’t pick up food aromas over time.<\/p>\n Until they sink? Just kidding! Keep spaghetti squash boats in the fridge for up to four days.<\/p>\n One great way to reheat a spaghetti squash boat is to cover it in foil and heat it in a 350\u00b0 oven until it’s warmed through. However, you can also reheat spaghetti squash boats in a microwave.<\/p>\n You can make these squash boats in advance and reheat them in the oven before serving. Just store them in an airtight container in the fridge (for up to four days) until you’re ready to use them.<\/p>\n To prepare the squash for this dish even more quickly, you can microwave spaghetti squash<\/a>. Pierce the squash a few times with a fork and place it on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave it for five minutes, rotate it, then microwave it for another five minutes. Let it sit for about five minutes or until it’s cool enough to touch. Then, prepare the squash boats as directed.<\/p>\n Because our spaghetti squash boat recipe leans on Italian flavors, I like to serve it with Mediterranean-leaning dishes on the side. Crisp Italian-style broccoli<\/a> would be a good complement, as would pull-apart garlic bread<\/a>, white beans and spinach<\/a> or marinated mushrooms and artichokes<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to the USDA’s nutrition database, one cup of cooked spaghetti squash has 76 calories and 9.7 grams of carbs, while a packed cup of cooked spaghetti has 239 calories and 46.7 grams of carbs. They have almost the same amount of fiber. 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It\u2019s really delicious and a great way to get some of my family eating more veggies. My changes are that I use an entire pound of lean ground turkey and I double all of the other ingredients except for the squash. We omit the mushrooms simply because we don\u2019t like them. I cook using a skillet that can go from stovetop to oven. The leftovers are even better. Thanks for a great recipe!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedChefHat"},"reviewBody":"So easy! The only hard part is getting the squash cut in half. Everything else is a breeze and they were a hit. Will be making it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldRocket"},"reviewBody":"I used a pound of ground beef and doubled all of the ingredients except for the squash. It made so much I had to use a casserole dish. It was great! Will definitely make again","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-09-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCupcake"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenDucky"},"reviewBody":"This was excellent, I made it without the meat and was still good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueChefHat"},"reviewBody":"These were good! In my quest to eat healthier I did use ground turkey. Did not add the green pepper as we can't eat. Overall I will definitely make these again! Thank you for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGlasses"},"reviewBody":"Im a vegetarian and I made his dish last night for my family using salmon and broccoli with cheese it was so good and filling I cant to make more of your recipes","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldScooter"},"reviewBody":"What a fun way to use spaghetti squash!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFlame"},"reviewBody":"This is very fresh tasting. I will make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleSubmarine"},"reviewBody":"We have made this recipe several times now and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!!!!!!! The changes we make are 1\/2 lb beef, 1 whole onion, 1 whole green pepper, 4 oz can mushrooms (drained), low sodium season salt (instead of reg. salt), and 2 heaping t. minced garlic in a jar. Also, use a 3 lb squash. It always presents well! Very impressive to look at and eat both!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePumpkin"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe with sausage instead of ground beef, and it was great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Marsha428"},"reviewBody":" Wow. subbed sweet italian sausage for ground beef and used a whole pound. 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Step 4: Fill and bake the boats<\/h3>\n
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Spaghetti Squash Boat Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Spaghetti Squash Boats<\/h2>\n
How long do spaghetti squash boats last?<\/h3>\n
How do you reheat spaghetti squash boats?<\/h3>\n
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Spaghetti Squash Boat Tips<\/h2>\n
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How else can you cook spaghetti squash?<\/h3>\n
What else can you serve with spaghetti squash boats?<\/h3>\n
Nutritionally, how does spaghetti squash compare to spaghetti?<\/h3>\n
How else can you cook spaghetti squash for spaghetti squash boats? <\/h3>This particular spaghetti squash boats recipe uses the oven to cook spaghetti squash<\/a>, but you can also use your microwave! To cook the squash in the microwave, first pierce it with a fork several times. Place it on a paper towel, and cook on high for 3-1\/2 minutes per pound, or until the spaghetti squash is soft. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes to cool. Finally, cut it in half, remove the seeds and scoop out the flesh.
What else can you put in spaghetti squash boats? <\/h3>The Italian flavors in this dish pair well with the squash strands since they make a great substitute for noodles, but you can fill your squash with many other flavors. Give it a taco twist with red peppers, tomatoes, and olives; make it work for meatless Monday with artichokes, spinach, and cheese; or give it an Asian flair by making spaghetti squash lo mein<\/a> with soy sauce, julienned carrots and red cabbage. Check out more spaghetti squash recipes<\/a> for inspiration! \r\n<\/div>