Delicious spaghetti squash boats made Italian style!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time50 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 458kcal
Equipment
1 Baking sheet
Ingredients
1mediumspaghetti squash
2tbsp.oil(divided - You may need a bit more depending on your pan)
1½cupschopped red onion
1mediumhead of garlic(pressed or minced)
2cupssliced mushrooms
2cupsbaby spinach leaves
1tsp.salt
½tsp.black pepper
2tbsp.Italian seasoning
1lb.ground turkey
2cupsgrated mozzarella(divided)
fresh basil(chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membranes with a spoon. Turn them cut side down and place the pan in the oven. Pour a 1/2 inch of water into the pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until you can easily push a knife through the squash.
Prep all the produce as needed.
Sauté the onions in the oil in a large skillet until they become translucent.
Add in the mushrooms, and cook them until they are wilted. Stir frequently.
Add in the garlic and cook for 1 full minute, stirring constantly.
Add in the spinach and stir until it's fully wilted.
Add in the spices and give it one last stir to combine. Then transfer the entire mixture to a holding plate or bowl and set it off to the side.
Using the same skillet, add the other half of the oil and cook the turkey.
Add the spices, and scramble until fully cooked.
Add the meat to the holding bowl or plate with the vegetables and set aside again.
When the squash is done, scrape it out into the bowl of meat and veggies. Do not discard the squash skins/shells.
Add 1 cup of the grated cheese (you can add more if you want this really cheesy), and stir well.
Divide the mixture between the two empty squash shells.
Top with the second cup of cheese divided between the two squash halves.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
Top with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.