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4-Ingredient Butternut Squash Spaghetti

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4-Ingredient Butternut Squash Spaghetti

Ingredients

* Optional Substitution Note

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPAGHETTI RECIPE

For 4 servings of spaghetti using butternut squash noodles:

  • 1 lb choice of protein
    • I used ground lamb in this video example but I recommend 95% lean beef,  93% turkey or veggie ground
  • 1 1/2 cup lean store-bought marinara (I used Simple Truth Organic Marinara)
  • 24oz butternut squash noodles (you may need about 2 butternut squash)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Optional garnish
    • fresh parsley or cilantro
    • parmesan (understand this will change the macros)

Steps

Step 1

Set oven to 350F.

Step 2

Chop up butternut squash, slicing horizontally into thick chunks, then peel or cut off the skin. Place the chunks in a spiralizer to make thin or thick noodles.

Step 3

Place the noodles on a baking sheet, spray with olive oil, then bake noodles for 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 4

Spray a skillet with olive oil, then add garlic and your choice of protein or veggie ground. Chop it up as it cooks in the skillet. When it’s almost finished, about 5 minutes, add your favorite store-bought marinara or pizza sauce.

Step 5

Mix the marinara with the ground meat or veggies, then place over a serving of baked butternut noodles. The noodles should be tender, yet still somewhat firm.

Step 6

Garnish with cilantro or parsley, and/or parmesan.

Approximate macros for 1 of 4 servings (using 95% lean beef)

 

4-Ingredient Butternut Squash Spaghetti

Kevin Curry


Cook 13min

Category
Calories 286


BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPAGHETTI RECIPE

For 4 servings of spaghetti using butternut squash noodles:

  • 1 lb choice of protein
    • I used ground lamb in this video example but I recommend 95% lean beef,  93% turkey or veggie ground
  • 1 1/2 cup lean store-bought marinara (I used Simple Truth Organic Marinara)
  • 24oz butternut squash noodles (you may need about 2 butternut squash)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Optional garnish
    • fresh parsley or cilantro
    • parmesan (understand this will change the macros)

  1. Set oven to 350F.

  2. Chop up butternut squash, slicing horizontally into thick chunks, then peel or cut off the skin. Place the chunks in a spiralizer to make thin or thick noodles.

  3. Place the noodles on a baking sheet, spray with olive oil, then bake noodles for 6 to 8 minutes.

  4. Spray a skillet with olive oil, then add garlic and your choice of protein or veggie ground. Chop it up as it cooks in the skillet. When it’s almost finished, about 5 minutes, add your favorite store-bought marinara or pizza sauce.

  5. Mix the marinara with the ground meat or veggies, then place over a serving of baked butternut noodles. The noodles should be tender, yet still somewhat firm.

  6. Garnish with cilantro or parsley, and/or parmesan.



Nutrition per serving

Calories286cal
Protein28g
Fats8g
Carbs28g
Fiber6g
Sugar9g
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Cook 13min

Nutrition per serving

Calories286cal
Protein28g
Fats8g
Carbs28g
Fiber6g
Sugar9g
About Kevin - author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hey, I'm Kevin

My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.

By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!