Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with ground turkey, creamy ricotta cheese, spinach, fresh basil, and mozzarella makes a dreamy low carb meal that is filling and delicious.
This easy Spaghetti Squash Lasagna is healthy comfort food at its best with all the classic lasagna flavors paired with nutritious, low carb spaghetti squash. I promise you won’t miss the pasta.
Ingredients
- ▢2 spaghetti squash
- ▢salt and pepper
- ▢1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese
- ▢1/2 cup part skim shredded mozzarella
- ▢2 tbsp basil, chopped
- ▢2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- ▢4 garlic cloves, minced, divided
- ▢2 tsp olive oil
- ▢1 onion, minced
- ▢1 lb 99% lean ground turkey (or beef)
- ▢3 cups spinach
- ▢2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ▢1.5 cups crushed tomatoes
- ▢Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Season with salt and black pepper. Bake for about 40-50 minutes on a baking sheet with the cut side down. To microwave cut the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds. Place on a microwave safe dish and cover. Microwave 8-9 minutes or until soft. Scrape out all the flesh. Save the shells.
Meanwhile mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, basil, Parmesan, and one clove of garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Add olive oil to a skillet. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the remaining garlic and turkey (or beef). Cook until no longer pink.
Add the spinach and Italian seasoning. Then stir in the crushed tomatoes. Let simmer on low while spaghetti squash finishes cooking.
Scrape out the spaghetti squash. Mix together the spaghetti squash with the tomato and ground turkey. Redistribute the spaghetti squash between “shells” (empty halves.)
Top with ricotta mixture and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 lasagna boat
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
Calories from Fat 107
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
23%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 81mg
27%
Sodium 403mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
11%
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%
Sugars 13g
Protein 39g
