Description
A lighter, cozy weeknight bake featuring spaghetti squash, seasoned ground turkey, marinara, and melted cheese—a low-carb comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 spaghetti squash (2–3 lbs)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roast the spaghetti squash for 40–50 minutes until tender.
- Shred the squash with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- In a skillet, brown the ground turkey with onion, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper until the turkey reaches 165°F.
- Stir in marinara, Parmesan, and mozzarella, then fold in the drained spaghetti squash.
- Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Make sure to squeeze excess moisture from the shredded squash to avoid a watery casserole. Season turkey well for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg