Spaghetti Squash Casserole with Chicken Italian Sausage

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
4 pound spaghetti squash2 cups ricotta cheese1 egg4 cups chopped fresh spinach2 minced garlic cloves1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper1 pound ground turkey or chicken Italian sausage2 cups canned diced tomato2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
Directions
Cut 4 pound spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, drizzle olive oil on the flesh, and add a touch of salt and pepper. Bake cut side down on a baking pan for approximately 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven or until tender. Remove squash from oven and let cool slightly. Remove squash from pan and scrape out flesh into a pan using a fork.

In large bowl, combine the squash with ricotta cheese, egg, spinach, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian sausage. Transfer mixture to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and top w/ diced tomato. Sprinkle w/ mozzarella cheese and bake 20 - 25 minutes in a 350 degree oven until casserole heats through and cheese melts.

Serving Size: Makes 8 3 inch servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOVES_TO_LAUGH.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 288.3
  • Total Fat: 14.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 117.2 mg
  • Sodium: 1,001.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 25.4 g

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