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Turkey Spaghetti Casserole
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Turkey Spaghetti Casserole

Turkey spaghetti casserole combines spaghetti squash, turkey Italian sausage, and tomatoes to create a comforting casserole that will feed you all week.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 large servings
Author: Cassy

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized spaghetti squash
  • 3 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon bacon fat may sub butter, ghee, or coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 3 teaspoons sea salt divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper divided
  • 4 tablespoons butter or ghee melted
  • 3 large lemons juiced
  • 4 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • additional Italian seasoning for final garnish

Instructions

Pre-bake the spaghetti squash:

  • Option A - cut each squash in half "long-ways," scrape out the seeds, and lay face-down on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes. Let cool completely on the counter or refrigerator before use.
  • Option B - Poke 1-3 holes into the center cavity of the whole squash. Place the two squash on a baking sheet and bake at 375 F for 1 hour. Let them cool completely on the counter or refrigerator before use. Note: I prefer this method because, though it takes more time to cook, cutting the whole squash in half is extremely difficult when raw.

The casserole:

  • In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt the bacon fat. Once the fat is melted, add the ground turkey, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons sea salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir in the pan to combine and cook until everything is browned and just starting to crisp on the edges. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
  • If your pre-baked spaghetti squash are still whole, use a sharp knife to cut them in half. Carefully scrape out the seeds (try to do your best to leave behind the stringy squash flesh) and then using a large spoon or fork, scrape the squash flesh from all 4 halves into a large mixing bowl. Add the melted butter, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • Once the browned turkey has cooled, add it to the squash with the 4 beaten eggs. Using either your hands or a large spoon, mix the everything together until it's even. Pour the casserole filling into a 9" x 12" dish.
  • Pour the drained diced tomatoes over the top of the casserole and sprinkle with a generous amount of additional Italian seasoning.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1086mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 4mg