Spaghetti Squash Pasta with meat sauce

Honestly, I almost prefer squash pasta rather than regular pasta! 

1 spaghetti squash

salt

pepper

1 lb beef (80/20) 

1/2 an onion

1 clove of garlic 

Pasta sauce (whatever brand you prefer) 

Italian seasonings 

Olive Oil 

Squash Pasta: 

Get a large pot and fill about half way with water.  Cut your squash in half down longways, and scoop out the seeds and strings.  Bring water to a boil and place the two halves in the pot, making sure squash side down, and shell side up.  Add about a tablespoon of salt to the water.  You will boil for about 25-30 minutes or until soft.

Sauce: 

Depending on the brand you get and the flavor, I like to get the vegetable Prego, or mushroom.  First dice your onion and add to hot large pan with olive oil, cook until translucent.   Add your meat in the pan, and after some browning add 1 garlic clove minced (you want to add this a bit later because it burns easily) Add some of your Italian seasoning and pepper and cook through.  When done, turn the heat down to simmer and add your sauce to the meat in the pan, stir.

Take your squash out of the hot water, and let it cool off a bit, then with a fork youll just string the squash out into a bowl.  Work the fork down longways.  Strain or pat dry with a paper towel.  Place on your plate and top with the meat sauce, top with parmesan cheese, and your good to go! 

I like to serve with a Caesar Salad and garlic toast.  I usually just toast up some bread, spread butter on and then sprinkle with garlic powder .. easy peasy! :)