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SkinnyMS

Italian Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Enjoy this delicious and skinny Italian casserole at your next family dinner.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Low-Carb
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 210kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash medium
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey sausage
  • 1 yellow onion small, diced small
  • 1 green pepper small, diced small
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes can, no sugar added, drained
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce jar, no sugar added
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese low-fat
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese low-fat, shredded
  • 1/4 cup basil fresh, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside. Set aside a second baking dish.
  • Slice the spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place cut side down in the second baking dish and pour the 1/2 cup water around the squash. Bake 40-45 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly and pull out the inside of the squash with a fork. The squash will resemble spaghetti noodles. Place in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Once hot add the turkey sausage, onion, and pepper. Cook, breaking the turkey into small pieces until the vegetables are soft and the turkey is cooked through. Drain off any excess liquid and add the tomatoes and marinara. Stir to combine and remove from heat. Gently fold in the ricotta cheese. Pour the mixture into the large bowl containing the spaghetti squash and combine well to coat the squash. Place in the prepared casserole dish in an even layer and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 501mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7