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Spaghetti Squash au Gratin

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 Italian plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 12 ounces lean ground turkey cooked** optional

Instructions
 

  • Pierce the squash with a fork or knife several times. MIcrowave for 10-12 minutes on high until shell is soft, turning halfway through cooking.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Cut the squash in half, remove and discard seeds. Use a fork to scrape out the insides of the the squash. A spoon can help too. Put the strands into a mixing bowl.
  • Toss the strands and remaining ingredients together and spoon back in the squash shells.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • **I also cut back on the cheese if I want to add some lean ground turkey (cooked) into the ingredients**

Notes

Calories per serving: 142 carbs 12g protein 10g fat 6g fiber 2g (no turkey)
Calories: 200 carbs 12g protein 24g fat 7g fiber 2g (with turkey)