Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Carefully slice your spaghetti squash in half. (Be careful!)

Step 3

Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and flip them cut side down on a large microwave-safe plate.

Step 4

Add a little water to the bottom of the plate (to create steam) and microwave on high for 10 minutes.

Step 5

In a small casserole dish (6×8 or 8×add a thin layer of tomato sauce to the bottom.

Step 6

Combine the rest of the tomato sauce with the ricotta cheese.

Step 7

Once the spaghetti squash is done in the microwave, let it cool, then scoop out the insides with a fork.

Step 8

Layer the spaghetti squash over the sauce.

Step 9

Top with sauce and repeat with spaghetti squash.

Step 10

Cover the whole pan with mozzarella cheese and cover with aluminum foil.

Step 11

Bake at 400 for about 20 minutes.

Step 12

Turn to broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the top becomes brown and bubbly.

Step 13

Roughly chop the fresh basil and sprinkle over top!