You guys probably know by now how much I LOVE spaghetti squash! The only thing that holds me back from making it all the time is how long it takes to cook. So today I tried something new—slicing it into rings instead of halves—and it was even easier and faster than expected!
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Slice spaghetti squash into 1-inch rings and scoop out the seeds.
Place the rings on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges start to brown and the inside is easily shreddable.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and soft.
Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks, until fully browned.
Stir in chopped tomatoes and spinach; cook for another 1-2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
Once the squash rings are done, use a fork to gently separate the strands in each ring (leave them in the ring for presentation).
Fill each ring with the turkey mixture, then top with a scoop of pesto, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese.
Serve warm and enjoy your new favorite weeknight meal!
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Rings
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup spinach
- Pesto to taste
- Parmesan cheese to taste
- Red pepper chili flakes to taste
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Slice spaghetti squash into 1-inch rings and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the rings on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges start to brown and the inside is easily shreddable.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and soft.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks, until fully browned.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and spinach; cook for another 1-2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Once the squash rings are done, use a fork to gently separate the strands in each ring (leave them in the ring for presentation).
- Fill each ring with the turkey mixture, then top with a scoop of pesto, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy your new favorite weeknight meal!
