Description
A healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional pasta, this Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti recipe features roasted spaghetti squash served with a savory hot Italian turkey sausage marinara sauce, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a low-carb, delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Squash:
- 1 whole spaghetti squash
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups marinara or other pasta sauce, jarred or homemade
- 3/4 pound hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and roast the spaghetti squash: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Using a large sharp knife, cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membrane. Drizzle the cut squash with olive oil and sprinkle with dried Italian herbs, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Line a rimmed baking sheet or a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil and place the squash cut-side down. Roast in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the flesh is fork-tender.
- Cook the sausage sauce: While the squash roasts, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the hot Italian turkey sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until no pink remains. Pour in the marinara sauce, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for at least 5 minutes to let the flavors meld, or up to 30 minutes if desired.
- Scrape the spaghetti squash strands: Once the squash is cooked and cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the flesh into long spaghetti-like strands. Divide the strands evenly onto four plates.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the hot sausage marinara sauce over the spaghetti squash strands. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, substitute mild Italian turkey sausage or use ground turkey with Italian seasoning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Use gluten-free marinara sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add sautéed mushrooms or plant-based sausage alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: spaghetti squash, turkey sausage, marinara sauce, low-carb pasta, healthy dinner, roasted squash, Italian herbs
