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This is spaghetti squash casserole. There is melted cheese and red pepper flakes on top of diced peppers and onions with ground turkey.
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Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Easy, satisfying, and good for your body and soul: try this awesome spaghetti squash casserole!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, spaghetti squash
Servings: 6
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • skillet
  • casserole dish
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes fire roasted or italian
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper pinch

Instructions

  • Start by preparing the spaghetti squash. Use a fork to poke a few holes in the spaghetti squash where you will cut the it in half (length wise). Microwave the entire squash for about 5 minutes. Use a large, sharp knife to cut the squash in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Spray each half of the spaghetti squash with cooking oil (or drizzle with olive oil). Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper. Place the spaghetti squash halves face side down on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 30-40 mins until tender and lightly brown. Take the squash out of the oven, let cool, and use forks to shred the squash into strands. Place the shredded squash in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
  • Add the pepper, onion, garlic, and ground turkey to the skillet. Sprinkle with seasonings. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the meat is no longer pink.
    This is a skillet of some of the ingredients for spaghetti squash casserole. There are diced bell peppers and onion on the right side of the skillet. The left side of the skillet is a chunk of raw ground turkey.
  • Add the can of tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
    This is a skillet of ingredients for spaghetti squash casserole. The skillet is filled with diced peppers, onions, and cooked ground turkey.
  • Scoop in the spaghetti squash and ½ of the cheese. Mix well.
  • Use a slotted spoon or tongs to add the casserole mixture to a greased casserole dish. (The slotted spoon is to leave behind the juices. Adding some of the juice is no big deal.)
    This is a casserole dish with the uncooked spaghetti squash casserole. There are diced peppers, onions, tomatoes, and ground turkey covered in shredded white mozzarella cheese.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the casserole.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or the cheese is melted.
    This is a dish of spaghetti squash casserole. There is dish filled with melted cheese on top of peppers, onions, and ground turkey.
  • Top with additional red pepper flakes for a kick. Enjoy!
    This is spaghetti squash casserole. There is melted cheese and red pepper flakes on top of diced peppers and onions with ground turkey.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g