Turkey Meat Sauce Spaghetti Squash
A comforting and healthy meal featuring roasted spaghetti squash topped with flavorful turkey meat sauce. Perfect for low-carb, gluten-free dinners.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- - Knife and spoon
- - Large skillet
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- **For the Squash:**
- - 1 medium spaghetti squash
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- **For the Meat Sauce:**
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 lb ground turkey
- - 1 small onion diced
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
- - 2 tbsp tomato paste
- - 1 tsp oregano
- - ½ tsp basil
- - ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - Fresh herbs for garnish
- - Optional: Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Halve squash, remove seeds, drizzle with oil, season, and roast cut side down for 35–40 mins.
- In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 min.
- Add turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomatoes, paste, and seasonings. Simmer 10–15 mins.
- Shred squash with fork and serve in bowls.
- Top with turkey sauce and garnish.
Notes
- Add greens like spinach or kale for extra nutrition
- Use marinara if short on time
- Store leftovers separately and reheat gently
- Use marinara if short on time
- Store leftovers separately and reheat gently