Turkey Bolognese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Bolognese is a tasty low-carb dinner recipe that will fill you up!

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

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Heat the oven to 375°F. Cut the spaghetti squash tip and tail and pour out the seeds.

Direction

Roast the Spaghetti Squash

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Spread oil on either side with your hands to coat the flesh.Season spaghetti squash with salt and pepper and place face-down on a non-stick baking pan.

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Roast until fluids run out and flesh is tender, 35–40 minutes. Put the squash face-up and put aside.

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Add chopped onion to olive oil in a large saute pan or pot over medium heat. Stir constantly for 8 minutes to soften and aromatically sauté onion.

Prepare the Turkey Bolognese

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Stir in garlic, rosemary, oregano, paprika, cayenne, salt, and turkey. Cook until the turkey meat is gently browned, but not through.

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Slowly boil sauce and crush tomatoes. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Without the cover, cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Add chopped fresh basil and mix well. Taste the sauce and add salt or herbs/spices if needed.

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Turn on the high heat setting on your oven. Place the spaghetti squash halves on a baking sheet with the skin side up.

Prepare the Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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Scoop the turkey bolognese into each half to your liking. Add a few dry (or fresh) pieces of mozzarella cheese on top.

Place the spaghetti squash on the middle rack and broil for 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts and crisps.Serve stuffed spaghetti squash immediately after baking.

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