Spaghetti Squash Bolognese: My Weeknight Winner! - HerTaste.net

Ingredients

• 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2-3 lbs / 900g - 1.3kg)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1.25 g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, finely diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend), can sub ground turkey or plant-based crumbles (450g)
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional) (120 ml)
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (1.25 ml)
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2.5 g)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)