Smoky Bison Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

• 1 small spaghetti squash
• 1 lb. Wholesome Farms Direct Source-Verified bison
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups organic spinach, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp organic tomato paste
• 1 tsp fennel seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Halve the spaghetti squash. 
3. Remove the seeds. 
4. Place each half face face down on a baking sheet.
5. Roast 45-50 minutes.
6. Set aside to cool.
7. In a large skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
8. Add the garlic and sauté about 2 minutes.
9. Add the bison.
10. Stir and cook for 8-10 minutes.
11. Add the smoked paprika, fennel seeds, salt, pepper and rosemary.
12. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
13. Stir in tomato paste, spinach and 1/4 cup of water.
14. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer to let thicken.
15. Using a fork, scrape out strands of spaghetti squash to make a "nest" of squash noodles.
16. Top with meat mixture and serve.