Umm, yeah! I don’t think I’ll every buy pasta again. Spaghetti squash is that shyt! I used it one week to make grilled chicken parmesan (bottom picture) and my boys liked it so much that my son asked me to make baked spaghetti (top picture) the very next week. I used low fat mozzarella cheese for the chicken parmesan didn’t use any cheese for the baked spaghetti. To add a little kick, I added crushed red pepper. Yeah, Buddy!
Ingredients
2 spaghetti squash
1lb ground turkey
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (29 oz each) tomato puree
2 cans (14.5 oz each) petite diced tomatoes
1 bell pepper
½ small onion
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon thyme
Directions
Squash Preparation
- Soften the squash in the microwave for about three minutes.
- Cut it in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on the cut side and season (I like Mrs. Dash seasonings since they add a lot of flavor without the sodium. I usually use Garlic and Herb or Italian).
- Place the cut side down on the pan and bake on 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Remove the squash from the oven and loosen the “spaghetti” with a fork. Be careful, the squash will be very hot.
Sauce Preparation
- While the squash is baking, place minced garlic in skillet and brown the meat. Add onion and bell peppers to soften during cooking.
- Add remaining seasonings and simmer until squash is done.
Please squash on a plate and top with sauce. Enjoy!
