Spicy Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Name: Spicy Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup minced onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 green onions, minced; 12 ounces ground white meat turkey; 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons red wine; 2 teaspoons capers; 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, minced
12 ounces ground white meat turkey
2 cups crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons red wine
2 teaspoons capers
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Place each squash half cut side down on a cookie sheet and bake uncovered for about 45 to 60 minutes or until a fork goes easily into the shell. Allow to cool and scoop out the strands of squash with a large spoon and set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic and scallions and saute for 2 minutes. Add the turkey and cook for 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and wine and bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4
Add the capers, oregano, red pepper flakes and parsley; simmer for 5 minutes. If the squash has cooled too much, reheat it in the microwave, covered for 2 to 3 minutes. Top the squash with the sauce and serve.

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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 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup minced onion, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Spaghetti Squash 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.

Spicy Spaghetti Squash

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