Best Italian Turkey And Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipes

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SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Spaghetti squash, like zucchini, can take over a garden. This is an excellent way to put that abundance to good use. I got the original recipe at a cooking class, and I've made it many times since. It's unique and tasty. -Mina Dick, Boissevain, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small spaghetti squash (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
1/2 cup water
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place with cut side down in a baking dish; add water. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until it is easily pierced with a fork. When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating the strands with a fork. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, red pepper and garlic until meat is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain; add tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and squash. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese and parsley; let stand a few minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

ITALIAN TURKEY AND SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE



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A delicious full balanced meal that is low in calories, fat, and carbs! Cooked spaghetti squash makes an excellent substitute for regular pasta. It's filling comfort food and kids love it, too!

Provided by StrikingEyes00

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium spaghetti squash
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon season salt
pepper (to taste)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
32 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon italian seasoning, dried or 1 tablespoon fresh mixed Italian herbs
6 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/2 cup fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve squash lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place squash, cut sides down, in a large baking dish and prick skin all over with a fork. Bake until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook turkey with season salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain, remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and stir-fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add cooked turkey and simmer, stirring often, until desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
  • Place ricotta cheese and egg in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
  • Coat a 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Remove squash from oven and increase oven temperature to 375 degrees.
  • Using a fork, carefully rake stringy squash pulp from shell, separating it into strands that look like spaghetti. Arrange spaghetti squash strands in bottom and up sides of pie plate to form a crust.
  • Add ricotta cheese mixture and gently spread over squash.
  • Pour tomato-turkey sauce over cheese mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before dividing into six servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 96.7, Sodium 481.4, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 18.6

TURKEY SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, ground turkey, onion, green bell pepper, salt, pepper, tomato, garlic, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, medium spaghetti squash, shredded mozzarella cheese, green onion

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups tomato, diced
3 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium spaghetti squash
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
green onion, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  • Add the turkey and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, thyme, basil, and oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the spaghetti squash. Cook for 4-5 minutes until most of the liquid has cooked off.
  • Add half of the mozzarella and stir until cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and ladle the mixture into a baking dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Carefully remove then add the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  • Garnish with green onions, if desired and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 5 grams

ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH GROUND TURKEY AND VEGETABLES



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A low-carb alternative to pasta, this dish features roasted spaghetti squash stuffed with ground turkey, sauteed asparagus, tomatoes, basil, onion, and garlic.

Provided by Melisa

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 660.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 168.7 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 2155 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

TURKEY SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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My mom made this creamy comforting dish when I was growing up. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey, I look forward to making this simple, yet tasty, filling dish. -Casandra Hetrick, Lindsey, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute the vegetables in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the broth, soup, salt and pepper., In a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer the turkey, spaghetti and vegetable mixture. Pour broth mixture over the top., Cover and bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until spaghetti is tender, stirring once. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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