Quick Turkey Bolognese with Spaghetti Squash

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

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   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.
2. 2

   Step 2

   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.

3. Bon appetit!