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Beef Ragù Over Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Bread

Scott Phillips

Servings:4

Here, spaghetti squash is used like pasta to delicious effect, and a quick garlic bread rounds out the meal.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 baguette, halved lengthwise
  • 1-1/2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 medium cloves garlic
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small (2-1/2-lb.) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • One 15-oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Nutritional Information

  • Calories (kcal) : 370
  • Fat Calories (kcal): 170
  • Fat (g): 19
  • Saturated Fat (g): 8
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1.5
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g): 8
  • Cholesterol (mg): 80
  • Sodium (mg): 410
  • Carbohydrates (g): 27
  • Fiber (g): 6
  • Protein (g): 26

Preparation

  • Heat the oven to 375°F. Arrange the bread cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush it with the butter. Peel and chop the garlic. Divide the garlic in half and sprinkle one-half with a generous pinch of salt. Using the flat side of a chef’s knife, mince and mash the garlic and salt together to form a smooth paste. Spread each piece of bread evenly with garlic paste and season with salt and pepper. Bake until light golden-brown and crisp, 12 to 14 minutes. Cut each piece in half to make 4 pieces total, and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, arrange the spaghetti squash in a single layer in the bottom of a large, wide pot. (Don’t worry if the squash halves don’t lie completely flat in the pot.) Add 1/2 inch of water, cover the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the squash is tender enough to shred when raked with a fork but still somewhat crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the squash to a plate and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • 南瓜煮,热油在一个12英寸skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, the remaining chopped garlic, onion, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper; cook, stirring to break up the meat, until just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and discard the fat if necessary. Add the tomatoes, basil, and 1/4 cup water; stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • With a fork, rake the squash flesh into strands, transfer to plates, and season to taste with salt. Ladle the beef ragù over the squash and garnish with the Parmigiano. Serve with the garlic bread.

Along with the garlic bread, serve with aMixed Green Salad.

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  • jrkent| 02/16/2022

    My husband was not excited to hear we were having spaghetti squash but he was pleasantly surprised with this dish. It was an easy weeknight dinner.

  • G_MaBecky| 08/20/2013

    This was so good!

  • BethD| 10/10/2012

    I was a little dubious about trying this recipe because years ago I tried spaghetti squash and was totally unimpressed with it. But this is a TERRIFIC recipe, my husband and I just loved it, will definitely be a keeper. I added a lot of extra fresh oregano and thyme in addition to the basil to zip up the flavor.

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