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Turkey Ragu over Spaghetti Squash

Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Steph Wagner
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

Roast Spaghetti Squash

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Cut squash in half lenght wise, scoop out seeds.
  • Drizzle cut sides lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on baking sheet.
  • Roast 30 minutes. *Prep Ragu during this time. When squash is finished, let cool slighly then use a fork to shred into "spaghetti strands."

Turkey Ragu

  • In a large skillet, cook ground turkey (or beef) over medium heat until browned. Drain if needed.
  • Add garlic powder, zucchini, and bell pepper. Saute until tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low and simmer until squash is ready. Serve over top of spaghetti squash strands.

Notes

4 ounces is the total weight of ragu plus the squash. This is about 1/4 cup spaghetti squash and 1/3 cup turkey mixture. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1099IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition Facts
Turkey Ragu over Spaghetti Squash
Amount Per Serving (4 oz)
Calories 213 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 56mg19%
Sodium 178mg8%
Potassium 711mg20%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 1099IU22%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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