Quick Turkey Bolognese with Spaghetti Squash
Ground turkey and bacon tomato sauce served over roasted spaghetti squash with Parmesan.
Adapted from Martha Stewart, by Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Ingredients
- 3 bacon slices, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
- Grated Parmesan, for serving
- 2 small celery stalks, diced small
- 1 large carrot, diced small
- 6 cups Simple Roasted Spaghetti Squash
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes (from a 28-ounce can)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey breast or chicken breast
- Red-pepper flakes (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Method
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp, 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook until vegetables are tender, 15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.8 min timer
- Add 1 tablespoon oil and turkey to skillet and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until almost cooked through, 5 minutes. Add bacon, vegetables, tomatoes, and pinch of red-pepper flakes, if using, to skillet and bring to a simmer; cook until turkey is cooked through and sauce is thickened, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over spaghetti squash and sprinkle with Parmesan.5 min timer
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