QUICK TURKEY BOLOGNESE WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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Using spaghetti squash instead of pasta in this dish not only saves about 250 calories per serving, but it also creates a wonderful sweet foil for the savory turkey meat sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Ground Chicken Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1 large carrot, diced small
2 small celery stalks, diced small
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground turkey breast or chicken breast
2 cups crushed tomatoes (from a 28-ounce can)
Red-pepper flakes (optional)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
6 cups Simple Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp, 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook until vegetables are tender, 15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and turkey to skillet and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until almost cooked through, 5 minutes. Add bacon, vegetables, tomatoes, and pinch of red-pepper flakes, if using, to skillet and bring to a simmer; cook until turkey is cooked through and sauce is thickened, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over spaghetti squash and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Saidur Rahman92
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I'm not a fan of turkey, but this dish was surprisingly good. The bolognese sauce was flavorful and the spaghetti squash was a nice change from pasta.


Jeremiah Gaisie
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the dish is always a hit with my family.


ismaila abari
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This was my first time making spaghetti squash and it was a success! The dish was delicious and healthy.


Amin Roble
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I'm a big fan of spaghetti squash and this dish was no exception. The turkey bolognese was flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly.


Aaron Schelb
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This dish was okay. The turkey bolognese was a bit dry, but the spaghetti squash was cooked perfectly.


Mar Max
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This recipe was a disaster! The turkey bolognese was bland and the spaghetti squash was mushy. I will not be making this dish again.


Saqlain Ali
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I loved this dish! The turkey bolognese was so flavorful and the spaghetti squash was the perfect healthy alternative to pasta.


Ghulam Dastgir
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I'll use less chili pepper next time.


Anneke Engelbrecht
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I'm giving this recipe 4 stars. It was easy to make and the dish was delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Michajah Daggs
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Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the dish was tasty. I would definitely make it again.


MD Milon Hossan Mh
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The spaghetti squash was a bit undercooked for my liking. I'll cook it for a few extra minutes next time.


Shashunitah Shaftav
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Dani Scalant
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


md din islam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used ground chicken instead of turkey and it was still delicious.


Ositaking Man
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I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti squash, but this dish was surprisingly good! The turkey bolognese was rich and flavorful, and the squash was cooked perfectly.


Anime Girlx
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This dish was a hit with my family! The turkey bolognese was flavorful and moist, and the spaghetti squash was a delicious and healthy alternative to pasta.