Spaghetti Squash Bowls with Meat Sauce | Part 13 of My Cozy Weeknight Meals Series ✨ Ingredients For the Squash • 1 large spaghetti squash • Olive oil, salt & black pepper For the Meat Sauce • 1 lb ground beef • ½ medium onion, diced • 1 medium carrot, finely diced • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp salt • ½ tsp black pepper • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) • 2 cups marinara sauce (such as Rao’s) • 8 fresh basil leaves, torn • 1 tbsp butter • Olive oil, for sautéing Cheese Mixture • 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan Instructions 1. Roast the squash Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the spaghetti squash crosswise, scoop out the seeds, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a parchment-lined sheet pan and roast 40–45 minutes, until tender. 2. Make the sauce (while the squash roasts) In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat....