Description
Savor a healthy twist on comfort food with this vibrant Spaghetti Squash topped with flavorful turkey meatballs, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle olive oil inside each half and season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30–40 minutes until tender and easily shredded into strands.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to form meatballs.
- 4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until golden brown all over, about 10–12 minutes.
- 5. Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir to coat the meatballs. Let simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- 6. Once the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape out strands into serving dishes. Top with turkey meatballs and sauce, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in chopped spinach or bell peppers into the turkey mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days; reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg