Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Pasta: A Healthy Indulgence with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and healthy recipe that combines roasted spaghetti squash with turkey bacon for a satisfying meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In a large bowl, scrape the flesh of the spaghetti squash with a fork to create strands.
- Add the marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cooked turkey bacon, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture back into the squash halves, top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy your healthy indulgence!
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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