Spaghetti squash is the perfect base for tons of low havecarb recipes including this lasagna one. It is a lightened haveup meal that's full of flavor. The combination of ground turkey and milk Italian sausage adds heartiness to the dish. With just the right amount of cheese, your family will never miss the noodles. I was trying to fix a gluten havefree meal for my sister havein havelaw that was different from the usual Mexican fare I usually serve. This was what I came up with. Serve with a salad, a good red wine, and extra Parmesan cheese!
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Recipe Cuisine: Italian Recipe Category: Turkey Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 15 ounce(s) ricotta cheese, part-skim
- 15 ounce(s) ricotta cheese, part-skim
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg
- 2 cup(s) Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 cup(s) Parmesan cheese divided
- 1/3 cup(s) fresh basil chopped
- 1/3 cup(s) fresh basil chopped
- 1 jar(s) favorite tomato sauce 24 oz
- 1 jar(s) favorite tomato sauce 24 oz
- 1 package(s) Jennie-o Italian seasoned ground turkey
- 1 package(s) Jennie-o Italian seasoned ground turkey
- 3 - Jennie-o Italian sausages mild
- 3 - Jennie-o Italian sausages mild
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 2 clove(s) garlic, minced
- 3 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
- 3 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
Intructions :
- Cook squash. Cut into squash quarters and scoop out seeds. Place in a microwave-safe dish with a lid. Add about 1/2 cup of water, cover, and microwave for 6 minutes. Rearrange and cook for addition 4 minutes until tender. Cooking times will vary according to size of squash and oven
- When cool enough to handle, shred squash and layer in a 2-quart oven-safe dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, if desired
- Start meat sauce by heating a small amount of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add onions and saute for 5 minutes. Add ground turkey and Italian sausage. Break up meat and cook until no longer pink. Add 24 oz jar of your favorite tomato sauce (I like Barilla Tomato and Basil sauce). Stir in garlic and saute gently for 20 minutes
- In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, beaten egg, basil, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
- Spread cheese mixture over squash
- Top with meat mixture. You may have more sauce than needed. Save or freeze for another use
- Place in oven preheated to 350 degrees. After 20 minutes top with the rest of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Cook for another 20 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly
- Cool slightly before serving. Serves 6
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Keyword : recipe-Italian-Turkey-Bake