Spaghetti Squash Cavatini
If you don't know how awesome spaghetti squash is, you don't know what you're missing! I discovered it myself only recently and let me tell you, it is a game changer! I love noodly Italian dishes, but I don't love the carbs that come with them. With this dish you get that amazing comfort food quality , but you're fueling up on veggies galore! What could be better?! And seriously, I don't like summer squash. I'm not a fan and never have been. But spaghetti squash is different! It's so mild it just takes on the flavor of whatever you're cooking it with. And talk about easy! It's easier than boiling noodles. What does that tell you?!
This dish is simple to make and has all that yummy garlicky, cheesy, Italian flavor! It's sure to become a fast favorite of your entire family!
Spaghetti Squash Cavatini
21 Day Fix container fulfillment:
serving size - 1 cup
1 RED
1 GREEN
1/2 PURPLE
1/2 BLUE
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 pound ground turkey sausage
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 oz turkey pepperoni, diced
- 32 oz all natural spaghetti sauce
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- fresh ground black pepper and sea salt to taste
- Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Cut spaghetti squash in 1/2 and scoop out the seeds.
Spray a microwave safe plate with nonstick spray and place the halves on it, facing up. This will prevent the juices from cementing to the plate. Trust me, you don't want to scrub that off...it only took one time to make me remember!
Microwave on high for 9 minutes.
Allow to cool.
Shred with a fork into a large mixing bowl.
While spaghetti squash is steaming/cooling, heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Spray with Pam with Olive Oil and saute the onions until translucent. Add the turkey and cook until brown. Drain any excess fat. Add onion powder and garlic powder.
Combine the ground turkey with the spaghetti squash, add the chopped bell pepper, and pepperoni. I use a large serving fork to mix everything together.
Lastly, add the spaghetti sauce, garlic and seasonings.
Transfer to a 9x13 Pyrex dish, sprayed with Pam with Olive Oil.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 min.
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Write commentsThis looks delicious!! Can't wait to try it!
ReplyThis looks delicious! Can't wait to try it!
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