Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
This Spaghetti Squash Lasagna is filling, delicious and actually good for you! Spaghetti squash is such a versatile vegetable that is easy to make and fun to add to dozens of different dishes. This lasagna recipe takes my love of spaghetti squash to a whole new level. Cooking and serving the lasagna right in the spaghetti squash halves makes clean-up a breeze. If you haven’t had spaghetti squash before, you have to try it! It is a low-carb and delicious substitute for pasta. When cooked, the flesh of the spaghetti squash separates into spaghetti like strands. You simply use a fork to scrape it from the sides of the squash. Fill it with meat, sauce and cheese and you’ll never even miss the pasta!
Health Benefits of Spaghetti Squash
There are 42 calories in a cup of spaghetti squash. Compare that to the 221 calories in a cup of cooked spaghetti. That’s a huge calorie difference! In addition to saving some calories, spaghetti squash provides these essential nutrients:
Vitamins A, B, and CPotassiumFolic AcidBeta-caroteneOmega-3 essential fatty acidsAntioxidants lutein and zeaxanthinFiber
These nutrients can help increase eye health, lower blood pressure, enhance blood circulation, help prevent heart disease and aid in weight loss. It’s such a healthy food to incorporate into your diet. And when prepared correctly, your kids will love it too! Check out our post on How to Cook Spaghetti Squash Four Different Ways for some delicious ideas.
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna is Gluten Free
I made this for my mother-in-law who is gluten intolerant and she loved it! If you are preparing this for someone who has gluten allergies, be sure to check the ingredients on the sausage to make sure it doesn’t contain gluten. If you are in a hurry and don’t want to make a homemade sauce, a jar of sauce also works. I have done this and it tastes just as good, it just might add a couple more calories. Definitely give this recipe a try, you won’t be disappointed. My kids even ate it up with no complaints!
More Low Calorie Recipes
If you love this recipe, you’ll absolutely enjoy these other healthy meal options. Full of flavor, not on calories!
Healthy Pizza (350 Calories)Weight Loss Magic SoupLow Calorie Sesame Chicken Stir FryEasy Shrimp Tacos with Homemade SlawLettuce Wraps
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