August 11th, 2012
Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese over Spaghetti Squash, Recipe, Quick
It does look like a winter squash, but, once cooked it does look more like spaghetti. Low in calories and full of flavor. And, if you are watching your waistline, well, at only about 40 calories per cup, it is perfect.
This step can be done before or while the bolognese is cooking. I usually microwave the squash. Prick it with a fork in various places. Put in microwave for about 6 minutes. Turn around and microwave for another 6 minutes. This is for a medium size squash. Cut in half, scoop the seeds out. With a fork separate the spaghetti-like strands and place in a bowl until the bolognese is ready.
Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese
3 bacon slices (cut into small pieces) or about 2 ounces of sausage (your choice)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1 large carrot, diced small
1 celery stalk, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb. ground turkey
2 cups crushed tomatoes from a 28-ounce can
red-pepper flakes
some sea salt and ground pepper
grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon or sausage over medium heat for about 8 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and cook until vegetables are tender.
Add turkey to skillet and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon until almost cooked through. Add bacon, vegetables tomatoes, and a pinch of red-pepper flakes. Simmer and cook until the sauce is thickened.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve over the spaghetti squash and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Enjoy and make it your own!!
Note: This recipe is gluten free. Please check bacon, sausage and tomatoes to make sure they are gluten free.
Tags: Easy, Easy Ground Turkey Bolognese over Spaghetti Squash, Gluten Free, Recipe, Spaghetti Squash
