Spaghetti Squash Casserole |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe is for low carbers who have a craving for spaghetti. With the meat, seasonings, and cheese, it is a sure winner. This is perfect for low carbers who miss those all inclusive casseroles as well. You don't have to be on a specific diet to eat it though. Yummy. Ingredients:
2 lbs spaghetti squash |
1 lb lean ground turkey |
1/2 cup onion, chopped |
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped (may use red) |
1 garlic clove, minced |
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 cup light mozzarella cheese |
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional) |
Directions:
1. Cut squash in half and remove all seeds and fibers.
2. Place squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 10-15 minutes or until tender and strands easily separate with a fork. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile,in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown ground turkey.
4. Add onion, pepper and garlic and saute until tender.
5. Add cherry tomatoes and seasonings; heat through.
6. Add spaghetti squash, and transfer to a 2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
7. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with cheese and basil, if desired.
9. Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
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