messybuthomemade :
Keto Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Bake (Crockpot)
*******
Ingredients:
• 2 medium spaghetti squash
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• ½ small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups Rao’s Marinara Sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
*******
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, brush with olive oil, and season with salt & pepper.
3. Place cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 35–45 minutes, or until fork tender.
4. Let cool slightly, then scrape the squash into strands with a fork.
5. In a skillet, brown the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic. Drain any excess grease.
6. Stir in the Rao’s Marinara Sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
7. Remove from the heat and stir in ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese until melted.
8. In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and Parmesan until smooth.
9. Lightly spray your crockpot and layer:
* Half of the spaghetti squash
* Half of the cream cheese mixture
* Half of the meat mixture
* Remaining spaghetti squash
* Remaining cream cheese mixture
* Remaining meat mixture
* Top with the remaining 1½ cups mozzarella cheese
10. Cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for 1–1½ hours, just until heated through and the cheese is melted.
11. Let sit uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.
*******
ESTIMATED Macros (1 of 8 servings):
• Calories: ~520
• Fat: ~40g
• Protein: ~33g
• Net Carbs: ~7g
2026-08-05 01:04:30