Spaghetti Squash Italiano |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 (4-pound) spaghetti squash |
olive oil-flavored vegetable cooking spray |
1 cup finely chopped onion |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
1 cup chopped zucchini |
1 cup finely chopped mushrooms |
3/4 pound freshly ground raw turkey |
2 ounces reduced-fat, low-salt ham, chopped |
1 (25-ounce) jar fat-free tomato-basil spaghetti sauce |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil |
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper |
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Wash squash; cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Place squash halves, cut sides down, in a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add water to dish to depth of 1/2 inch. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until squash is tender; let cool slightly. Using a fork, remove spaghetti-like strands; discard shells. Set strands aside, and keep warm.
2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add zucchini, and saute 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; saute 2 additional minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet, and set aside.
3. Coat skillet with cooking spray; add turkey. Cook over medium-high heat until turkey is browned, stirring until it crumbles. Add vegetable mixture, ham, and next 5 ingredients. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
4. To serve, spoon turkey mixture over spaghetti squash; sprinkle with cheese.
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