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Turkey Meat Sauce with Spaghetti Squash

This tasty "spaghetti" dinner uses spaghetti squash instead of pasta noodles. Serve with a big green salad and a slice of French bread to soak up the extra sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Author Meme

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash about 2.5 pounds
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey or lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes no salt added
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes no salt added (or use whole tomatoes and crush them by hand)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt-free Italian seasoning
  • 3/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 bay leaf optional
  • Parmesan cheese optional, shredded

Instructions

Make the spaghetti squash

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise (vertically). Scoop out seeds.
  • Grease a baking dish with 1 teaspoon oil, and place squash halves cut side down.
  • Bake 35-45 minutes or until a knife easily goes through squash skin.
  • Once cool, scrape insides out into strands. Set aside.

Make the meat sauce

  • Add the ground turkey, onion and green bell pepper to a Dutch oven or medium-large pot. Cook over medium heat until done, about 10 minutes. Drain if needed.
  • Add mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms release their juices, about 7 minutes. 
  • Stir in garlic, tomatoes (with their juices), oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, sugar, and bay leaf if using.
  • Bring to a boil, partially covered. Reduce to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Taste and add extra seasoning if needed. Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve over spaghetti squash, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

*Makes 6-7 cups turkey meat sauce.