Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats
These Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats deliver 54g protein and 643 calories per serving—a complete meal in one vessel. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop with minimal cleanup, making them ideal for midweek meal prep sessions. The portioned format keeps you accountable to your macros while delivering the protein density muscle-builders need.
Ingredients
- •Squash, Spaghetti
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(180g)
- •93/7 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed(397g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Beef bouillon cube
- •1 pinch sugar (if needed)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Basil, Fresh(5g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch pepper
- •Cheese, Ricotta, Whole Milk(240g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(80g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Mozzarella Cheese(240g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
Instructions
- 1Prepare and roast spaghetti squash refer to the how to cook spaghetti squash recipe. While squash is roasting, prepare sauce.
- 2Heat the olive oil in a skillet or pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the beef and cook, stirring frequently while breaking up the meat until fully cooked. Pour in the Passata (or marinara sauce, tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes), tomato paste, crushed bullion cube, pinch of sugar, 1 tablespoon parsley and herbs. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce heat; partially cover with lid and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- 3Mix the ricotta cheese together with the parmesan. Set aside.
- 4When spaghetti squash is done, scrape the flesh with a fork across the squash to separate the strands from the squash. Fill each boat with about 2 cups of meat sauce. Top each with 2-3 tablespoons of ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
- 5Return the boats back into the oven to broil or grill them on medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and malted.
- 6Drizzle with olive oil and top with extra parsley to serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
643
calories
54g
protein
34g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 34g
- Saturated fat
- 16.9g
- Sodium
- 1074 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.9g
4 servings per batch · ~419g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats have per serving?
Each serving contains 54g of protein and 643 calories with 34g fat and 34g carbs. The protein-to-calorie ratio makes this a solid option for hitting daily protein goals without excessive volume.
How long does Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings in one cook session on the stovetop. You're batching multiple meals at once, making it efficient for weekly meal prep.
Is Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats good for muscle gain?
At 54g protein per serving, this recipe supports muscle-building goals when stacked with other high-protein meals throughout the day. The 34g carbs provide moderate fuel without excess calories.
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