Spaghetti Squash Italiano Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Squash Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4-pound) spaghetti squash; Olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 cup chopped zucchini; 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms; 3/4 pound freshly ground raw turkey; 2 ounces reduced-fat, low-salt ham, chopped; 1 (25-ounce) jar fat-free tomato-basil spaghetti sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (4-pound) spaghetti squash
Olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
3/4 pound freshly ground raw turkey
2 ounces reduced-fat, low-salt ham, chopped
1 (25-ounce) jar fat-free tomato-basil spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Wash squash; cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Place squash halves, cut sides down, in a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add water to dish to depth of 1/2 inch. Bake at 375u00b0 for 40 minutes or until squash is tender; let cool slightly. Using a fork, remove spaghetti-like strands; discard shells. Set strands aside, and keep warm.
2
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add zucchini, and saute 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; saute 2 additional minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet, and set aside.
3
Coat skillet with cooking spray; add turkey. Cook over medium-high heat until turkey is browned, stirring until it crumbles. Add vegetable mixture, ham, and next 5 ingredients. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
4
To serve, spoon turkey mixture over spaghetti squash; sprinkle with cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4-pound) spaghetti squash, Olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Squash Italiano falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spaghetti Squash Italiano

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