By Chasity
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
8 steps
Prep:1h
1 leaner - 3 greens - 1 healthy fat - 3 condiments (per serving)
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:59:06 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
8
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories481.9 kcal (24%)
Total Fat28.2 g (40%)
Carbs25 g (10%)
Sugars8.1 g (9%)
Protein35.6 g (71%)
Sodium1132.4 mg (57%)
Fiber4.1 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 tspbasil
divided
½ cup1% cottage cheese
2 tspgarlic
minced
1 lblean ground turkey
95 - 97 %
4 tspolive oil
divided
½ tsponion powder
1 tsporegano
whole leaf, divided
½ cuppart-skim ricotta
1 tspcrushed red pepper flakes
1 tsppepper
divided
1 tspsalt
divided
1 cupshredded low-fat mozzarella
1spaghetti squash
medium
1 x 14.5 ozcan diced tomatoes
Instructions
Step 1
. Preheat oven to 400°F.
OvenPreheat
Step 2
2. Prepare the spaghetti squash. Cut in half, and remove seeds and pulp strands. Rub one teaspoon olive oil into each squash half and season each with one-quarter teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Place each spaghetti squash half face down in large baking dish and bake for 40 to 60 minutes, until middle is tender and pulls apart easily.
Step 3
3. Meanwhile in a large saucepan, sauté garlic in remaining olive oil over medium heat until fragrant. Add turkey. Season with one-quarter teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
Step 4
4. Add tomatoes, onion powder, and one-half teaspoon each of basil and oregano. When sauce starts to bubble, reduce heat to a simmer until thickened (about three to four minutes).
Step 5
5. Combine ricotta and cottage cheese in a medium bowl. Season with crushed red pepper flakes and remaining basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Lightly mix until combined.
Step 6
6. When spaghetti squash is fully cooked, flip in the baking dish so that it is now skin-side down. Lightly scrape flesh with a fork to create spaghetti-like strands.
Step 7
7. Evenly divide ricotta mixture between each squash half. Repeat with meat sauce. Top each half with one-half cup of mozzarella cheese.
Step 8
8. Turn oven to broil, and cook for an additional two minutes, until cheese is browned and bubbling. Serve immediately.
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