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Spaghetti Squash (With Venison)

Spaghetti squash dish with venison marinara, goat cheese and sautéed onions and arugula .
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 pound venison (can leave out for vegan)
  • 1 handful arugula
  • 1/2 cup white onion
  • 2 tbsp goat cheese
  • 1 cup marinara (i used homemade)
  • basil for topping
  • sea salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Carefully cut spaghetti squash lengthwise. Remove the seeds.
  • Add olive oil and a pinch of salt to each half
  • Place cut side down on a baking sheet and roast in a 400°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until fork tender. This may take longer if your squash is large.
  • While the squash is cooking sauté onions with olive oil. Add in arugula once onions are translucent.
  • Set aside the onions and cook the ground venison. Add meat to pan and break apart with spatula. Stir and cook until brown.
  • Add marinara to the meat and let simmer
  • When the squash is done, remove the insides and place into a mixing bowl. Mix with the venison marinara.
  • Serve in two bowls. Top it off with the sautéed veggies, basil and goat cheese
Keyword dinner, marinara, Spaghetti squash