Preparation Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Brush the inside with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40-45 minutes, or until tender.
- While the squash is roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery.
- Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for a few minutes until it reduces slightly.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, bay leaves, and the cooked ground beef.
- Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the spaghetti squash is done roasting, use a fork to scrape out the strands of squash into a large bowl.
- Discard the squash skins.
- Serve the Bolognese sauce over the spaghetti squash strands.
- Enjoy!
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.