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Turkey Bolognese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Turkey Bolognese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a cheesy low-carb dinner recipe that'll make you feel satisfied!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 464 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Spaghetti Squash:
- 2 spaghetti squash halved, and roasted
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- Dry mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
For the Turkey Bolognese:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ large yellow onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh Rosemary finely chopped
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper or to taste
- ½ tsp kosher salt or to taste
- 1 pound ground turkey meat
- 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
Instructions
Roast the Spaghetti Squash:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Chop the tip and tail off of the spaghetti squash and scoop out the seeds using a spoon.
- Drizzle oil over each half, and use your hands to spread it around, making sure all of the flesh is covered.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on the spaghetti squash and place them face-down on a non-stick baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until juices are seeping out and flesh is soft.
- Turn the squash face-up and set them aside.
Cup of Yum
Prepare the Turkey Bolognese:
- In a large saute pan or pot, heat the olive oil over medium and add the chopped onion. Saute, stirring frequently, until onion his very fragrant and has softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic, rosemary, oregano, paprika, cayenne, salt, and turkey meat. Continue cooking just until the turkey meat has browned slightly, but do not cook it all the way through.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and bring sauce to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook 10 minutes. Remove the cover and cook an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the fresh chopped basil and stir well.
- Taste the sauce for flavor – if desired, add more salt, or additional herbs/spices.
Prepare the Stuffed Spaghetti Squash:
- Put your oven on the high broil setting.
- Keeping the spaghetti squash halves face-up on a baking sheet, scoop desired amount of turkey bolognese into each half.
- Cover with several slices of dry (or fresh) mozzarella cheese.
- Place spaghetti squash on the center wrack in the oven and broil until cheese has melted and begins to crisp up, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve stuffed spaghetti squash fresh out of the oven!
Notes
- If you'd like to replace all of the dried herbs and seasonings with Italian seasoning, feel free to do so! Use 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of Italian seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1of 4
Calories
464kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1of 4 | |
Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
Protein | 35g | 70% |
Fat | 27g | 42% |
Fiber | 5g | 20% |
Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.