How to Make Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Ground Turkey and Vegetables - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spaghetti squash is a versatile and healthy alternative to traditional pasta, and when roasted and paired with ground turkey and vegetables, it makes for a delicious and satisfying meal. This recipe for Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Ground Turkey and Vegetables is perfect for those looking for a low-carb, gluten-free, and high-protein dish that doesn't skimp on flavor.

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Ingredients

  • aluminum foil
  • 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, or more to taste
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 8 fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, or to taste
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 ounces chicken broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Coat inside of each spaghetti squash half with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place spaghetti squash, skin-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast spaghetti squash in the preheated oven until skin can easily be pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Combine tomatoes, asparagus, onion, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Add to browned ground turkey in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and cook until asparagus is slightly tender, about 5 more minutes.
  • Remove cooked spaghetti squash from oven and let cool until easily handled. Scrape squash into spaghetti strands using a fork and place into a bowl. Try to maintain the integrity of the squash skin and you can using as a serving vessel.
  • Place 1/2 the spaghetti squash into a serving dish or the squash skin and top with turkey-vegetable mixture.
  • Nutrition

    661 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 169mg
    • Sodium: 2155mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 52g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 187mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1099mg