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Spaghetti Squash With Meat Sauce

Spaghetti Squash With Meat Sauce

This spaghetti squash with meat sauce will be an instant family favorite. Its so easy to make, delicious and healthy!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For Sauce

  • 1 lb. ground turkey, lean
  • 15 oz. can of tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • salt & pepper, to taste

For Spaghetti Squash

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • onion powder
  • grated parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Wash squash, and cut in half. Scoop seeds and "guts" out with spoon and toss.
  • Season the inside of squash with salt, pepper and onion powder. Drizzle with some olive oil.
  • Place the two pieces of squash, cut side down on baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
  • In the mean time, cook your ground turkey over medium heat.
  • Once the turkey is cooked, add your sauce, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Stir everything around until its mixed well. Cover and let simmer over low heat until your spaghetti squash is done.
  • When squash is done, let it cool down to handle.
  • Using a fork, scoop out the spaghetti squash and place it in the pan with the sauce. Mix everything around to get the spaghetti squash coated.
  • Sprinkle with some parmesan cheese (optional) and enjoy!
Keyword healthy, kid friendly, low carb, spaghetti squash