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Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Ground Turkey

This stuffed spaghetti squash recipe is the ultimate healthy comfort food, combining roasted squash, savory ground turkey, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese for a wholesome, low-carb dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 2 halves
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 spaghetti squash cut in half lengthwise
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
For the Filling
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 jar high quality marinara sauce like Raos
  • 2 handfuls fresh spinach leaves
For the Topping
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 2 tbs. parmesan cheese grated, shredded or shaved
  • red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Sharp knife
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Roast the Spaghetti Squash
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Brush the cut sides of the spaghetti squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the squash halves face down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 40–50 minutes. The squash is done when the strands pull away easily with a fork.
Prepare the Ground Turkey Mixture
  1. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add ground turkey and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Use a spatula to break the meat into small pieces and cook until fully browned and cooked through.
Incorporate the Marinara Sauce and Spinach
  1. Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the cooked ground turkey.
  2. Add the fresh spinach leaves and sauté until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is heated through.
Stuff the Squash
  1. Flip the roasted spaghetti squash halves upright and use a fork to scrape the strands into noodles, leaving them in the shell.
  2. Mix half of the shredded mozzarella into the squash noodles for added creaminess.
  3. Evenly divide the turkey mixture between the two squash halves.
Bake and Broil
  1. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and the parmesan cheese over each stuffed squash.
  2. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, then broil for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 35gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

This recipe is a great low-carb option that can be easily customized to fit dietary preferences. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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