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Italian Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Baked spaghetti squash stuffed with turkey sausage and marinara sauce, then topped with cheese and baked to perfection.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 479 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 small to medium sized spaghetti squash halved and seeds removed
- 8 ounces Italian turkey sausage links casings removed
- 2 cups of prepared marinara sauce look for a low fat, low sugar variety
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the spaghetti squash halves cut side down in a rectangular baking dish. Add water to come up 1 inch in the pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until squash is tender.
- Using a fork, remove most of the flesh of the squash, leaving the shells behind.
- In a large pan heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the turkey sausage in the pan and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add the marinara sauce and spaghetti squash into the pan; season to taste with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce is warmed through.
- Preheat the broiler. Divide the spaghetti squash mixture between the two shells and sprinkle the cheese over the tops.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned. Watch carefully so that it doesn't burn!
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
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Notes
- Refrigerate: After cooling for about 30 minutes, store the baked spaghetti squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Refrigerate: After cooling for about 30 minutes, store the baked spaghetti squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze: For longer storage, cool the dish completely, portion it if needed, and then freeze in labeled, airtight containers for up to 2-3 months.
- Freeze: For longer storage, cool the dish completely, portion it if needed, and then freeze in labeled, airtight containers for up to 2-3 months.
- Reheat: When ready to enjoy, microwave individual portions on medium heat or reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, adding extra marinara or oil if needed for moisture.
- Reheat: When ready to enjoy, microwave individual portions on medium heat or reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, adding extra marinara or oil if needed for moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
479kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
2596mg
(108%)
Potassium
1606mg
(46%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
1940IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
63mg
(70%)
Calcium
397mg
(40%)
Iron
15.1mg
(84%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 2596mg | 108% |
| Potassium | 1606mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1940IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 397mg | 40% |
| Iron | 15.1mg | 84% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.