Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole, a healthy and satisfying dish that redefines comfort food. This delightful casserole features tender spaghetti squash intertwined with savory turkey sausage, a creamy tomato sauce, and gooey cheeses, creating an irresistible combination that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Not only is it gluten-free and lower in carbs compared to traditional pasta dishes, but it’s also incredibly versatile—feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or protein alternatives. In just under an hour, you can serve a dish that will impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 3 raw turkey sausage links (or beef sausage)
- 1/2 large sweet onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup apple vinegar
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF.
- Cook the spaghetti squash until tender and scrape out the 'noodles' with a fork.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the turkey sausage, then add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Pour in apple vinegar, crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer until heated through.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, and optional frozen peas.
- Combine the sauce with spaghetti squash noodles in a greased baking pan.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg