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4-Ingredient Butternut Squash Spaghetti

Cook: 13 min

Ingredients

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.