Description
Spaghetti squash casserole is a cozy, flavorful dish that combines roasted spaghetti squash with savory ground turkey, marinara sauce, and gooey cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes that everyone will love. Serve it as a hearty main course or a vibrant side dish; either way, it’s bound to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast the spaghetti squash for about 40 minutes until fork-tender. The skin should be lightly browned.
- While the squash roasts, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent. Add ground turkey and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in marinara sauce, spinach, and Italian seasoning; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Once the spaghetti squash is cool enough to handle, scrape out strands into a large bowl. Fold in the turkey mixture and half of the shredded cheese.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg