Pumpkin Bolognese

Prep Time10 minsCook Time1 hrDifficultyBeginnerYields4 ServingsCategory,

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 1 spaghetti squash, large
 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
 8 oz turkey, ground
 ½ onion, medium, chopped
 1 carrot, medium, peeled and chopped
 8 oz mushrooms, chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 ½ tsp oregano, dried
 ½ cup tomato paste
 1 15 ounce can pumpkin purée
 Water
 salt and pepper
 ¼ cup parsley, fresh, chopped
1

Preheat oven to 400° F.

2

Carefully cut spaghetti squash in half length wise. Scoop out the seeds.

3

Wash and chop all vegetables.

4

Rub half of the olive oil into the inside of the spaghetti squash halves. Place

squash cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes

or until a knife can easily pierce the skin. Allow to cool at room temperature

until cool enough to handle, then use a fork to scrape out the insides.

5

While the squash is cooking, heat the remaining olive oil in a medium pan

over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned about 5

minutes.

6

Add the onion and carrot and cook until carrot becomes tender about 5

minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until most of the liquid has

evaporated about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano and cook for an

additional minute.

7

Stir in the tomato paste and pumpkin puree. Allow to simmer for a few

minutes before adjusting consistency by adding 1/4 cup of water at a time.

More water will yield a thinner sauce.

8

Season with salt and pepper and serve over roasted spaghetti squash.

Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1


Amount per serving
Calories299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.2g17%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Sodium 113mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 34g13%
Dietary Fiber 9g33%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 17g

Calcium 119mg10%
Iron 4mg23%
Potassium 1173mg25%
Vitamin D 0.5mcg3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

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