Lasagna Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

With fall in full-swing, it’s a great time to incorporate some new seasonal produce into your diet. Among the most popular are squash, apples, beets and pumpkin. Once cooked, spaghetti squash actually mimics pasta noodles, making it a versatile vegetable for cooking. Check out this recipe if you’re looking for a lower-carb option for lasagna this fall.

Ingredients

Spaghetti Squash

• 1 large spaghetti squash cut in half, seeds removed
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper

Lasagna Filling

• 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small sweet onion finely chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
• 1 lb. ground turkey 93/7
• 24 oz. spaghetti sauce
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• Parsley or basil finely chopped, optional

Instructions

How to Bake Spaghetti Squash

1. 1. Preheat oven to 425°F.2.
2. Cut one large spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds.
3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil in each half of the squash and sprinkle with equal amounts of salt and pepper.
4. Place halves face-down on a parchment paper or aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
5. Roast squash in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until squash is tender and shreds easily with a fork.

Lasagna Filling

1. While the squash is baking, combine olive oil, garlic, onions, and bell peppers in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
2. Push vegetables to the side of the skillet and add ground turkey. Cook turkey over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through.
3. Add spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir until combined.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Once spaghetti squash is completely cooked, shred the inside of each half with a fork to form “noodles.”
6. Divide the ground turkey sauce evenly between the two halves of the spaghetti squash. Next, add 4 oz. ricotta cheese into each boat. Lastly, top each half with ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
7. Return spaghetti squash boats to the oven and continue baking for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
8. Serve with parsley or basil and enjoy!