Spaghetti Squash with Turkey and Herbs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Squash with Turkey and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash halved and seeded; 1/2 tablespoon olive oil or any vegetable oil; 1 each onions finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic or to taste, minced; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped; 12 ounces turkey white meat and ground; 2 cups tomatoes crushed, fresh or canned; 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine; 2 1/2 teaspoons capers; 2 teaspoons oregano freshly and finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste; 4 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly chopped

Servings: persons

1 small spaghetti squash halved and seeded
1/2 tablespoon olive oil or any vegetable oil
1 each onions finely chopped
4 cloves garlic or to taste, minced
2 each scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped
12 ounces turkey white meat and ground
2 cups tomatoes crushed, fresh or canned
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine
2 1/2 teaspoons capers
2 teaspoons oregano freshly and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
4 tablespoons parsley leaves freshly chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Set each squash half cut side down on a cookie sheet and bake uncovered for about 50 to 60 minutes or until a fork or a small sharp knife goes easily into the skin.
3
Let cool and scoop out the strands of squash with a large spoon and set aside.
4
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
5
Stir in the onion, garlic and scallions, and cook for 2 minutes.
6
Stir in the turkey and cook for another 4 minutes.
7
Stir in the tomatoes and wine and bring to a boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 18 to 22 minutes.
8
Stir in the capers, oregano, cayenne pepper and parsley; simmer for 4 to 6 minutes.
9
Pour the sauce over the squash.
10
Serve warm.

246

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small spaghetti squash halved and seeded, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil or any vegetable oil, 1 each onions finely chopped, 4 cloves garlic or to taste, minced, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Squash with Turkey and Herbs 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 with Turkey and Herbs

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