This squash is often a good substitute for pasta in a recipe such as this one. You could easily make this vegetarian by leaving out the turkey and adding another vegetable instead. Since Loretta of Safari of the Mind introduced me to this lovely squash I have made an effort to cook with it.
Spaghetti Squash with Turkey and Zucchini
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 lb. ground turkey (I always use extra lean or a combination of lean and extra lean)
- 2-3 cups sliced zucchini or you can use mushrooms
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine or you can use beef broth
- 3 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. any good seasoned pepper mix
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup any kind of milk (I used 1%)
- Parmesan cheese, grated and fresh parsley to garnish
Cut squash in half carefully. I place the vegetable on a towel and starting in the center I score it with a small knife and then finish cutting through with a chef’s knife. You can microwave it on high for about 15 minutes or so or bake it in the oven at 400°F for about 30-60 minutes depending on the size of the squash.
Cook the turkey, zucchini and onions in a large skillet until turkey is no longer pink; drain if needed. Add garlic and cook another minute, then stir in the wine or broth.
Combine cornstarch and beef broth and mix until smooth. Add to the skillet and stir in the Worcestershire sauce, pepper seasoning and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce the heat, stir in the milk and heat through. Sprinkle with some cheese, minced parsley and some additional thyme leaves.
Recipe by cooking with aunt juju http://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2015/05/21/spaghetti-squa…y-and-zucchini/
looks yummy
I love cooking with spaghetti squash – I’m like a kid with a new toy 🙂
Yummmm…I wish I ate turkey….I’ll probably try this with chicken….you are totally awesome!!
Thanks so much! You can use anything – even beef or just leave it out. The star is the spaghetti squash 🙂
This looks so cool – I’ll have to try to make this for the kids someday, to see if I can fool them 😉
Ha!Ha! substituting squash for pasta is always a better choice (health-wise anyways). Now, my hubby – no thank you – I could never trick him 🙂
Wow, this looks delicious! I would like to try it on my kids too. 😉
It’s really very tasty and pairs well with sauces and other veggies and all kinds of good things depending on your taste 🙂
Spaghetti squashes are so much fun. It has been a while since I had them.
I know Fae – I really enjoy cooking with them and eating them too 🙂
Ahh, I see your spaghetti squash Judi – thanks for the shout out 🙂 You’ve concocted a very good meal there with that veggie pasta :). I’ll be cooking more of it come the Fall 🙂
Me too Loretta – I made this a few months ago and I am just now getting around to posting it. Love that squash 🙂
Spaghetti squash is one of my favourites, this looks so tasty 🙂
Mine too Petra – I really enjoy what it can add to a dish 🙂