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Turkey Bolognese Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe

Servings: 4 -6
Author: Pamela

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash about 3 ½ to 4 pounds
  • Unrefined cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling squash
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound fresh not precooked mild bulk turkey sausage (out of the casing*) or use ground turkey
  • 2-3 cups prepared marinara sauce divided
  • 2 large eggs beaten (preferred) or ¼ cup arrowroot or 2 “flax eggs”**
  • Grated parmesan or pecorino cheese optional
  • To finish: fresh parsley or fresh basil chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Rub the inside of each half with a drizzle of olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Arrange cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 to 45 minutes until tender. DO NOT OVEROOK! Test them by inserting a fork between the flesh and the skin and try to rake the strands. Set aside cut-side up until they are cool enough to handle. Leave oven on if baking casserole immediately and RAISE TEMP TO 400°F.
  • Spread a few spoonfuls of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Warm a large skillet over medium heat, and add the sausage and sauté, breaking up the meat into small pieces. Sauté until cooked through and browned slightly, about 5-6 minutes. Add the remaining tomato sauce (use less or more depending on your taste) and bring to a simmer.
  • Using a fork, pull the strands of squash crosswise from the peel so that it resembles spaghetti.
  • Toss squash strands with the beaten eggs (or arrowroot) and then the turkey sauce and transfer to an 11 x 7 (thicker casserole) or 13 x 9 (thinner casserole) baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese if desired. Bake until firm and not mushy or watery, about 45-50 minutes. If you want to brown the top a little, you can broil it for a minute. This is a great make-ahead meal and even freezes well.

Notes

*If you can’t find bulk sausage, buy fresh sausage links and squeeze the meat from the casings. I prefer organic chicken or turkey sausage. OR buy ground turkey and season with ¼ cup sausage seasonings.
**To make 2 flax eggs combine 2 Tbs. ground flax meal with 6 Tbs. warm water and let sit 15 minutes before adding to the squash.
You can also omit the meat; or swap in 1 pound of COOKED lentils seasoned to taste with or without sausage seasonings, or 1 pound browned crumbled tempeh, or a high quality plant-based sausage product like No Evil. There are lots of options here.