Description
Discover this delicious stuffed spaghetti squash recipe perfect for healthy eating Enjoy a nutritious meal that’s both tasty and satisfying
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the insides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 30-40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- While the squash is roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey (or beef) and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onions and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and chopped spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour in the marinara sauce and stir to combine well, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Once the squash is roasted, use a fork to scrape out the flesh, creating spaghetti-like strands, and mix these strands into the vegetable and meat mixture.
- Stuff the squash shells with the filling, packing it nicely. Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g