Indulge in a culinary delight that combines the hearty flavors of turkey and the delicate sweetness of spaghetti squash. This wholesome and flavorful dish is a symphony of textures and tastes. The succulent turkey, slow-cooked to perfection, pairs harmoniously with the tender, spaghetti-like strands of roasted spaghetti squash. Enriched with a medley of aromatic herbs and spices, each bite tantalizes the palate with a burst of savory goodness. Accompanying this delectable main course are three equally enticing recipes: a creamy and comforting turkey gravy, a vibrant and refreshing cranberry sauce, and a simple yet satisfying sautéed green beans. Together, these recipes create a symphony of flavors that will elevate any dinner table. Whether you're seeking a cozy weeknight meal or a centerpiece for your holiday feast, this turkey spaghetti squash bake, along with its accompaniments, promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
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TURKEY SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, ground turkey, onion, green bell pepper, salt, pepper, tomato, garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, medium spaghetti squash, shredded mozzarella cheese, green onion
Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the turkey and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, garlic, thyme, basil, and oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the spaghetti squash. Cook for 4-5 minutes until most of the liquid has cooked off.
- Add half of the mozzarella and stir until cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and ladle the mixture into a baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Carefully remove then add the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions, if desired and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 5 grams
BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Spaghetti squash is easily prepared in the oven--just cut it in half and bake it until the skin is easily pierced with a fork. You can then use it as a low-carb pasta substitute or turn it into salads. I often just eat it simply with some Parmesan cheese and olive oil. If you want you can season it before you bake it, but I usually spice it up later.
Provided by barbara
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Place spaghetti squash, cut-side down, on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until skin can easily be pierced with a fork and spaghetti squash is tender, 40 to 60 minutes, depending on size of spaghetti squash.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest until cool enough to handle. Scrape out flesh with a fork and discard skins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 29.8 mg
TURKEY SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
My mom made this creamy comforting dish when I was growing up. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey, I look forward to making this simple, yet tasty, filling dish. -Casandra Hetrick, Lindsey, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute the vegetables in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the broth, soup, salt and pepper., In a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer the turkey, spaghetti and vegetable mixture. Pour broth mixture over the top., Cover and bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until spaghetti is tender, stirring once. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice squash in half and place fleshside down in a baking dish.
- Add 1/4-inch of water. Bake for 40 minutes, or until tender and remove. Rake squash with a fork, creating "spaghetti" strands. Spoon on sauce, mozzarella, and basil. Place back in oven and bake until cheese begins to bubble. Serve warm
ITALIAN TURKEY AND SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
A delicious full balanced meal that is low in calories, fat, and carbs! Cooked spaghetti squash makes an excellent substitute for regular pasta. It's filling comfort food and kids love it, too!
Provided by StrikingEyes00
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve squash lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place squash, cut sides down, in a large baking dish and prick skin all over with a fork. Bake until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook turkey with season salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain, remove from skillet and set aside.
- In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and stir-fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add cooked turkey and simmer, stirring often, until desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
- Place ricotta cheese and egg in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- Coat a 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Remove squash from oven and increase oven temperature to 375 degrees.
- Using a fork, carefully rake stringy squash pulp from shell, separating it into strands that look like spaghetti. Arrange spaghetti squash strands in bottom and up sides of pie plate to form a crust.
- Add ricotta cheese mixture and gently spread over squash.
- Pour tomato-turkey sauce over cheese mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before dividing into six servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 96.7, Sodium 481.4, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 18.6
TURKEY STROGANOFF WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH
My twin sister and I came up with this entree after we both successfully lost weight but still wanted to indulge in comfort food. Spaghetti squash is a fantastic healthy alternative to pasta, and we use it in many recipes. -Courtney Varela, Aliso Viejo, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, 15-18 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine., Combine cornstarch and stock until smooth. Add to pan. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir in cream; heat through., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Serve with turkey mixture. If desired, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH GROUND TURKEY AND VEGETABLES
A low-carb alternative to pasta, this dish features roasted spaghetti squash stuffed with ground turkey, sauteed asparagus, tomatoes, basil, onion, and garlic.
Provided by Melisa
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Coat inside of each spaghetti squash half with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place spaghetti squash, skin-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast spaghetti squash in the preheated oven until skin can easily be pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Combine tomatoes, asparagus, onion, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Add to browned ground turkey in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and cook until asparagus is slightly tender, about 5 more minutes.
- Remove cooked spaghetti squash from oven and let cool until easily handled. Scrape squash into spaghetti strands using a fork and place into a bowl. Try to maintain the integrity of the squash skin and you can using as a serving vessel.
- Place 1/2 the spaghetti squash into a serving dish or the squash skin and top with turkey-vegetable mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 168.7 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 2155 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
Tips:
- For a creamier sauce, blend 1/2 cup of the cooked spaghetti squash with the Alfredo sauce before adding it to the casserole.
- To add more vegetables to the dish, stir in 1 cup of chopped broccoli or spinach before baking.
- If you don't have any spaghetti squash on hand, you can use 1 pound of cooked spaghetti noodles instead.
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle 1/2 cup of bread crumbs on top of the casserole before baking.
- Serve the casserole with a side of roasted vegetables, salad, or garlic bread.
Conclusion:
This turkey spaghetti squash bake is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is a great way to use up leftover turkey. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to use spaghetti squash, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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