Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs spaghetti squash
• 1 lb lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped (may use red)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup light mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cut squash in half and remove all seeds and fibers.
• 2 place squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 10-15 minutes or until tender and strands easily separate with a fork. set aside.
• 3 meanwhile,in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown ground turkey.
• 4 add onion, pepper and garlic and saute until tender.
• 5 add cherry tomatoes and seasonings; heat through.
• 6 add spaghetti squash, and transfer to a 2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• 7 bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
• 8 sprinkle with cheese and basil, if desired.
• 9 bake 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted.