Spaghetti Squash Bolognese

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2-1/4 pounds raw spaghetti squash (1 good-sized squash)1 pound ground lean turkey (can use ground beef if you prefer)2 cups shredded part skim mozzerella cheese1 15 oz can of red kidney beans, drained1 clove garlic, crushed1 medium onion, chopped1 medium zucchini, sliced1-1/2 cups sliced mushrooms1/4 cup canned tomato paste1 14-1/2 oz. can diced tomatoessalt & pepper to taste
Directions
1. Cut spaghetti squash in half and scoop out seeds. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and microwave on high power for about 15 minutes or until strands of squash separate when scraped with a fork. Set aside to cool.

2 In a large saute pan using a bit of olive oil to coat the pan, saute turkey, garlic, and onion for about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and mushrooms and continue to cook until turkey is cooked through. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and beans and season to taste. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 10 minutes.

3. With fork, scrape out spaghetti squash to form spaghetti "strands". Combine spaghetti squash with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and mix thoroughly.

4. Put spaghetti/cheese mixture into a greased 9"x13" baking dish. Top with bolognese sauce and then sprinkle top with remaining mozzarella cheese.

5. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 - 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.

Makes 4 large servings. ENJOY!!

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHERIEDARLING.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 347.2
  • Total Fat: 11.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 73.3 mg
  • Sodium: 816.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.4 g
  • Protein: 33.3 g

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