Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Bolognese Recipe – 7 Smart Points

Sometimes, I just want a big, heaping plate of spaghetti with a rich, flavorful meat sauce. But the Smart Points in a typical bolognese could end up adding up to a whole day’s worth of Points! So in order to satisfy my craving without ruing my diet, I created this simple, no-frills Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Bolognese Recipe. I just sub out the carb heavy spaghetti noodles for the light, nutritious, and 0 Smart Points oven-roasted spaghetti squash.

Topped with a decadent, lightened up turkey bolognese sauce, this recipe is one seriously satisfying meal! When I have a few extra Points to spare, I’ll also add some grated Parmesan on top – soooooo good! Serve with your favorite salad or roasted veggies, and even a slice of garlic bread, for a meal that is sure to fill you up.

Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Bolognese Recipe

Wendy Zitzman

4.67 from 3 votes

Every bit as savory as you’d want it to be, this simple bolognese recipe can be ready quickly and easily. Served atop fresh roasted spaghetti squash, you’ll save some Points without sacrificing flavor.

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Prep TimePrep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook TimeCook Time 40 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal Time 55 minutes mins

ServingsServings 4 servings

CaloriesCalories 280.5

Ingredients

 

• ▢ 1 spaghetti squash - large squash
• ▢ 1 lb lean ground turkey
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 onion - finely chopped
• ▢ 1 carrot - peeled and finely chopped
• ▢ 4 garlic cloves - minced
• ▢ 1 25 oz marina sauce - 1 jar. I like Trader Joe's Organic Tomato Basil Marinara
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the spaghetti squash length wise, and spoon out all the innards and seeds. Lightly mist with olive oil or cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place both halves cut side down on a baking sheet, and roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the flesh is very tender when poked with a fork. Allow squash to cool.
• While squash is roasting, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey, and sauté until meat is no longer pink. Add the carrot and sauté until tender, about another 5 minutes.
• Add the marinara sauce. Decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, stirring often. Season as desired with additional salt and pepper.
• Using a fork, scrape out the strands from the inside of the spaghetti squash, and divide evenly into 4 servings. Top with bolognese sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 4 servings
The serving size is about 1 cup squash and 3/4 cup sauce

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Bolognese Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

280.5

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

14.35

g

22

%

Saturated Fat

 

3.23

g

20

%

Trans Fat

 

0.13

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

3.83

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

5.88

g

Cholesterol

 

83.92

mg

28

%

Sodium

 

121.21

mg

5

%

Potassium

 

515.79

mg

15

%

Carbohydrates

 

17.71

g

6

%

Fiber

 

3.69

g

15

%

Sugar

 

6.71

g

7

%

Protein

 

22.98

g

46

%

Vitamin A

 

421.62

IU

8

%

Vitamin C

 

6.04

mg

7

%

Calcium

 

84.9

mg

8

%

Iron

 

2.15

mg

12

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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