Inquiry Post #6

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Squash Bolognese! This was a more time consuming meal to make, but the preparations for it made me more than two meals. I washed the orangetti squash and then dressed it with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. I roasted it in the oven for about fifty minutes, then once it came out, I let it cool for ten minutes. Then, I was able to use a fork to scoop out the insides. This was my first time cooking squash, and I really enjoyed the taste and texture. Not only that but it is a great pasta substitute, containing about 10 g of carbohydrates, 1 g of protein, and 2 g of fibre per one cup serving. It is also a good source of some vitamins, like Vitamin A and C, as well as manganese. Then, for the bolognese sauce, I started by sautéing one clove of garlic and some onions. Then, once browned, I added in lean ground beef and cooked it until slightly browned. I added more salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to season the meat. Finally, I added the tomato sauce I purchased into the pan, added mixed beans and simmered the sauce on low for five minutes. Once everything was ready to be combined, I plated the squash and added the sauce on top. I garnished with some leafy greens for extra fibre. This meal packs a ton of protein, fibre, vitamins, carbohydrates, and was all around delicious! I would highly recommend to meal prep this.