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Spaghetti Squash

Turkey Meat Sauce Spaghetti Squash

A hearty, low-carb dinner made with roasted spaghetti squash and flavorful ground turkey meat sauce. Great for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Squash:**
  • - 1 large spaghetti squash
  • - 1 tbsp olive oil
  • - Salt and pepper
  • **For the Sauce:**
  • - 1 tbsp olive oil
  • - 1 small onion diced
  • - 2 garlic cloves minced
  • - 1 lb ground turkey
  • - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • - ½ tsp salt
  • - ¼ tsp pepper
  • - 24 oz marinara sauce
  • - Optional: red pepper flakes basil or parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Halve squash, scoop out seeds, drizzle with oil, and season.
  • Roast cut-side down for 35–40 minutes until fork-tender.
  • In a skillet, sauté onion in oil. Add garlic and cook 1 min more.
  • Add ground turkey. Cook until no longer pink.
  • Stir in marinara and seasonings. Simmer 10–15 mins.
  • Shred squash into strands and top with meat sauce.

Notes

- Add Parmesan for extra richness
- Works with any protein: chicken, beef, or veggie crumbles
- Use homemade or jarred marinara
Keyword Turkey Meat Sauce Spaghetti Squash