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Spicy Turkey Bolognese Spaghetti Squash

Name: Spicy Turkey Bolognese Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian, Freezer Friendly
Ingredients: 2 spaghetti squash; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 cup onion, diced; 1 celery, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (or more); 1 lb. 99% lean ground turkey; 28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup basil

By Kristen Mccaffrey Jan 20, 2015

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source: slenderkitchen.com

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298

Calories

32g

Carbs

Fat

31g

Protein

Freestyle™ SmartPoints™ New!

(5 Old SmartPoints™) (8 PointsPlus^®)

Recipes Content

Recipe

Italian, Spaghetti Squash, Tomato, 300 Calories, Dairy Free, Freezer Friendly, Make Ahead, Pasta, Quick and Easy

Dinner

Clean Eating, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Weight Watchers^®, Whole30^®

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I feel like I could have a whole blog dedicated to spaghetti squash with how often I consume it. Its a bi or ever tri-weekly occurrence and I don't really know what I would do without it. While I like to mix things up and try recipes like spicy Asian spaghetti squash, spaghetti squash Greek salad, or spaghetti squash meat lasagna boats just to name a few, today’s recipe is actually what you will find me eating most often. Usually I make up a big batch of the sauce every few weeks and freeze it in individual portions and then just roast or microwave a spaghetti squash when its meal time. Easy, spicy, and delicious.

Prep Time

Spicy Turkey Bolognese Spaghetti Squash

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

35 min

Total Time:

45 MINUTES

Ingredients

2 U spaghetti squash
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 U celery, diced
1 U carrot, diced
4 U garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (or more)
1 lb. 99% lean ground turkey
28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup basil

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size:

1/2 spaghetti squash

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298

Calories from Fat 68

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g

12%

Saturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 62mg

21%

Sodium 407mg

18%

Total Carbohydrate 32g

11%

Dietary Fiber 7g

29%

Sugars 14g

Protein 31g

Directions

Prepare the spaghetti squash in the oven or microwave. To roast, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Spray with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet covered in foil. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender. To microwave pierce the squash all over with a knife or fork. Cook each squash whole for 10-12 minutes until tender. Carefully cut in half and remove seeds. Scrape the squash away from the skin using a fork.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot. Cook for 6-8 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the turkey and brown until just cooked through. Add the tomatoes. Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, break the tomatoes up to your desired size. You could also use tomato sauce if you like a smoother sauce.
Simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over spaghetti squash with basil.

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