Recipe: Spaghetti Squash & Turkey MarinaraDescription: A gluten-free, low-carb dish featuring roasted spaghetti squash topped with a savory turkey marinara sauce and fresh basil.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 60Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 1 whole spaghetti squash, 500 g lean ground turkey, 400 g canned diced tomatoes, 0.25 cup basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon saltInstructions: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush the insides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until tender. While the squash is baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Add the canned diced tomatoes, basil, garlic powder, and black pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Once the spaghetti squash is done, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands. Serve the turkey marinara over the spaghetti squash and garnish with additional basil if desired.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: American, bake, gluten-free, low-carbThis Spaghetti Squash & Turkey Marinara recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 60 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
American
bake
gluten-free
low-carb

Spaghetti Squash & Turkey Marinara

A gluten-free, low-carb dish featuring roasted spaghetti squash topped with a savory turkey marinara sauce and fresh basil.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Spaghetti Squash & Turkey Marinara - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1spaghetti squash

medium-sized

1.1 poundslean ground turkey
0.9 poundscanned diced tomatoes

drained

0.25 cupsbasil

chopped

1 tablespoonolive oil
0.5 teaspoonsblack pepper
1 teaspoongarlic powder
0.5 teaspoonssalt
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.

2

Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush the insides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3

Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until tender.

4

While the squash is baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

5

Add the canned diced tomatoes, basil, garlic powder, and black pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

6

Once the spaghetti squash is done, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands. Serve the turkey marinara over the spaghetti squash and garnish with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
285
Calories
12.9g
Fat
11.4g
Carbs
39.8g
Protein
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