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Butternut Squash Lasagna Spaghetti Skillet

This Butternut Squash Lasagna Spaghetti Skillet is what low-carb Italian dreams are made of🤩 All the delicious flavors of marinara, ground turkey and melty cheeses brought together with yummy, lower-carb butternut squash noodles. I promise, you won't even miss the real thing!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the Spaghetti Layer:
  • 1 12- oz. package frozen butternut squash spirals (340g)
  • 1 egg
  • 3 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 onion (120g) diced
  • 1/2 red pepper (75g) diced
  • 3 cups baby spinach (85g) shredded
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups marinara sauce
  • 16 oz. raw 99% fat free ground turkey
For the Ricotta Cheese Layer:
  • 1.25 cups low-fat ricotta cheese (310g)
  • 2 Tbsp shredded parmesan cheese (14g)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
Topping:
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (84g)
  • fresh basil
  • fresh ground pepper
  • Parmesan Cheese freshly grated (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Microwave butternut squash spirals as per instructions on the bag; drain all excess water and set aside to dry.
  2. In a broiler-safe pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, add ground turkey. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink. Break up clumps into smaller pieces as you go.
  3. Add the onions, peppers, and taco seasoning to the pan. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic, spinach, and 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce to the pan. Stir until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is mixed in. Then add butternut squash and mix in.
  5. Gently pat down ground turkey and squash mixture and pour the remaining marinara sauce on top. Spread out across the pan evenly.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Mix in the ricotta cheese, parmesan, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Layer ricotta cheese mixture on top of the sauce.
  7. Finally, top with mozzarella cheese. Place in the oven on broil for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown. Take out, top with fresh basil, fresh ground pepper, and grated parmesan cheese, if desired! The grated parmesan is optional but highly recommended!

Notes

  • Lauren's Top Picks to Switch Protein:
  • To switch up protein --
  • For the non-macro trackers:
  • For the macro-counters:
  • Mexican Ground Turkey
  • Ground chicken
  • Ground beef
  • Use same amount of uncooked protein as called for in recipe
  • Create a new recipe in MFP with the protein you are using.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe(284g) Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 18.1g (6%) Protein 29.9g (60%) Fat 8.6g (13%) Saturated Fat 3.8g (19%) Fiber 3.5g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe(284g)
Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 18.1g 6%
Protein 29.9g 60%
Fat 8.6g 13%
Saturated Fat 3.8g 19%
Fiber 3.5g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.