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Turkey Bolognese with Spaghetti Squash

A hearty, homestyle Italian dish

Active Time: 30 minutes  |   Total Time: 1 hour
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Added by Healing Gourmet
on November 17, 2008
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Preparation

  1. First, cook the spaghetti squash.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Poke holes in the outside of the squash and place on a baking sheet. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray coating and heat over medium high heat.
  4. Add turkey. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  5. Drain fat and discard.
  6. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, green pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, and black pepper.
  7. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  8. Simmer covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Remove cover; simmer for 15 minutes more. (If you like a creamier sauce, give sauce a whirl in your blender or food processor.) 
  10. Serve sauce over spaghetti squash.
The Benefits
  • *Excellent Source of: Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Protein, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin, Riboflavin, ALA Omega-3, Phosphorous, Manganese
  • *Good Source of: Calcium, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Folate, Copper
  • *Preferences: No Citrus, No Corn, No Dairy, No Eggs, No Fish, No Gluten, No Grains, No Legumes, No Molds, No Nuts, No Peanuts, No Pork, No Red Meat, No Seeds, No Shellfish, No Soy, No Tubers, No Yeast

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving
View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 3.42

Calories: 348

MACRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.3 g *
Saturated Fat 2.6 g *
Monosaturated Fat 3.2 g *
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8 g *
Trans Fat 0 g *
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)    
ALA 623 mg *
EPA, DHA 0 mg, 11 mg *
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA) 0 mg *
Cholesterol 73.8mg *
Total Carbohydrate 38.6 g *
Sugars 8 g *
Fiber 3.8 g *
Protein 29.7 g *
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A 597.2 IU 12%
Vitamin C 61.7 mg 103%
Vitamin D 0 IU 0%
Vitamin E 1.7 IU 6%
Vitamin B6 1.3 mg 65%
Vitamin B12 0.48 mcg 8%
Vitamin K 11.5 mg 14%
Folate 78.5 mcg 20%
Niacin 11 mg 55%
Riboflavin 0.34 mg 20%
Thiamin 0.34 mg 23%
MINERALS
Calcium 183.1 mg 18%
Copper 0.2 mg 10%
Iron 5 mg 28%
Magnesium 101.8 mg 25%
Manganese 0.76 mg 38%
Phosphorous 316.8 mg 32%
Potassium 1238.7 mg 35%
Selenium 27.1 mcg 39%
Sodium 451.8 mg 19%
Zinc 2.9 mg 19%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene 7.8 mcg
Beta-carotene 247.5 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin 2.9 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 326.8 mcg
Lycopene 6281.1 mcg
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
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