Cheesy Lasagna Boats are a great alternative to making classic beef lasagna. You’ll still get all the layers of traditional lasagna, but there are no noodles to be seen anywhere! They’re so delicious with all of the delicious lasagna flavors that you won’t even miss the pasta.
Big Boards and More by Sandy Coughlin
This recipe comes from a new book by Sandy Coughlin: Big Boards and More- 100 Mix-and-Match Recipes to Make Any Gathering Great. I love Sandy’s boards (she has many boards for sale in her shop), and her fun books that share creative ideas for food display on the boards. Big Boards and More is divided into two sections: Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter. In this new book, Sandy includes chapters on Keeping it Small (recipes for 2 to 4 people), Feeding a Crowd and Exploring the Great Outdoors. This is such a fun book to have on hand for entertaining ideas!
Here are several recipes in the book that we’d like to try:
Mahi Mahi Fish Taco Board Grilled Corn Pineapple Salad Tiramisu French Toast Shaved Beef Gyros Picnic Board Pear Puff Pastry Tart Baked Brie Dinner Board Sour Cream Banana Cake Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole with Fried Sage
I had the unique opportunity of appearing in Sandy’s book! She brought a few friends up to Mt. Bachelor to help shoot the Après Ski Seafood Potpie Soup Board. The Seafood Pot Pie recipe is in the book, and it is totally amazing. I will be making it all winter long! Sandy is a good friend of mine, and she is so incredibly talented. Entertaining is her specialty, and she loves sharing easy ideas for entertaining friends and family! Sandy has a very popular blog: ReluctantEntertainer.com, where her devoted readers find loads of new ideas for hosting parties with easy recipes.
Pictured above is the Big Burrito Board, also in the book. This board is interesting because it’s a fusion of Asian and Mexican cuisine. It’s just one of many boards featured in the book. And there are lots of recipes in the book that accompany the boards.
Ingredients needed for Cheesy Lasagna Boats:
spaghetti squash extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper ground beef Italian seasoning onion garlic tomato paste canned crushed tomatoes chicken broth ricotta cheese frozen spinach fresh basil shredded provolone, mozzarella or Parmesan
How to make Cheesy Lasagna Boats:
The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.
Return to the oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until the tops and edges have browned. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
How to make Vegetarian Lasagna Boats:
These cheesy lasagna boats have a meat sauce in them, but you can certainly make them vegetarian. Just substitute 2 cups of chopped mushrooms (cremini variety is recommended) for the ground beef. And use vegetable broth in place of chicken broth.
How to make a quick and easy version:
Use your favorite jarred red sauce instead of making the homemade meat sauce. Easy!
This recipe happens to be naturally gluten free too. It’s a filling and delicious meal. If you haven’t had much spaghetti squash in your life, you’re in for a real treat. When cooked, it shreds apart like pasta noodles. It’s not exactly the same as pasta, but it’s wonderful. Enjoy!
More Lasagna Style Recipes:
Lasagna Soup Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Roll Ups Easy Tortilla Lasagna Lasagna Stuffed Peppers Ravioli Lasagna
