Low Carb Ground Turkey Spaghetti
Transform your pasta night with this wholesome and flavorful Low Carb Ground Turkey Spaghetti, a guilt-free twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe swaps traditional pasta for roasted spaghetti squash, delivering a naturally low-carb, nutrient-packed base that’s perfect for healthy eating. A savory, protein-rich turkey sauce brimming with sautéed garlic, onion, and bell pepper pairs beautifully with ripe diced tomatoes, zesty Italian seasoning, and a touch of fresh basil for vibrant flavor. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner or meal prep option, offering all the hearty satisfaction of spaghetti with a fraction of the carbs. Perfect for keto and gluten-free diets alike, this dish is a delicious way to enjoy a lighter yet irresistibly comforting meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
Brush the inside of the squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place it cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast for about 40 minutes, until the flesh is tender and the strands separate easily with a fork.
While the squash is roasting, dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until it is no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Once the spaghetti squash is done roasting, use a fork to scrape the strands of squash into a large bowl.
Serve the turkey sauce over the spaghetti squash strands and garnish with fresh basil.
Enjoy your low carb ground turkey spaghetti!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.3 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 5945 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.8 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.2 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.8 g | ||
| Protein | 107.5 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 692 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 3948 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
