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Keto Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 Italian sausage
  • 24 ounces keto spaghetti sauce
  • 8 ounces cottage cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella divided
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Slice spaghetti squash in half horizontally, then scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
  • Place cut side down on the baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour or until cooked through.
  • Cool for 10 minutes and then shred with a fork.
  • Drain all of the excess water.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook until soft. Then add in 4 garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add sausage and break it into small pieces as it browns. Continue to cook until the meat is no longer pink, then remove the pan from heat.
  • Drain out the excess grease. Then add the cooked spaghetti squash to the pan. Stir to combine. Then set aside.
  • Mix together the cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, Italian seasoning and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella in a mixing bowl.
  • In a baking dish, add half of the shredded spaghetti squash.
  • Then add the cheese mixture and the rest of the spaghetti squash.
  • Top with the spaghetti sauce and the remaining 2 cups of shredded mozzarella.
  • Bake the assembled casserole for 35-45 minutes until it's heated through and the cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Net Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 905IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 1mg