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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

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Ingredients

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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

2 spaghetti squash on the smaller side1-1.5 lb each

2 tablespoons olive oildivided

16 ounces Italian sausage casings removed

1 onionchopped

3 cloves garlicminced

2 cups marinara saucehomemade or store bought

1 cup ricotta cheese use more ricotta sub with cottage cheese

1 egg

⅓ cup parmesan cheesegrated

¼ cup basilfreshly chopped

2 cups mozzarella cheesegrated

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lay the spaghetti squash horizontally on a cutting board and using a sharp knife, remove the stem. Stand the spaghetti squash upright on the cut side and using a sharp paring knife, cut the squash in half from the top down one side at a time. You can also use a large knife and cut in half from the middle using a rocking motion, but I don't advise this if your squash is on the taller, large side. Turn the squash horizontally once more to cut through the stem to separate it if necessary.

Scoop out the seeds and stringy insides with a large spoon, then use 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to brush over the cut side of the squash and season each squash half with salt and pepper to taste.

Place the squash cut side down on the baking sheet and roast for 40-45 minutes or until tender. This will vary depending on the size of your squash. Remove from heat and shred the squash with a fork when it's cool enough to handle. You will have roughly 3 cups of squash.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Squeeze Dry for Perfect Texture 🧽
After roasting the spaghetti squash, place the strands in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture, preventing a watery lasagna and ensuring crispy edges.
Brown Sausage Properly 🍖
Cook the Italian sausage in a cold pan before turning heat to medium, allowing the fat to render slowly for deeper flavor and even browning throughout the meat.
Ricotta Layer Secret 🧀
Mix an egg into your ricotta filling and season generously with salt, pepper, and fresh basil at least 30 minutes ahead to allow flavors to meld and create a custard-like texture.
Strategic Cheese Distribution 🎯
Reserve shredded mozzarella for the top layer only to prevent it from burning, while distributing parmesan throughout layers for consistent flavor in every bite.
Make-Ahead Assembly Hack ⏰
Assemble the lasagna completely, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking—this allows flavors to intensify and makes the dish easier to slice cleanly when served.