This is a great recipe….and gives latitude for doing it differently too — perfect for end-of-the-season casserole. For example, I used fresh Roma tomatoes, diced (instead of canned), diced unpeeled zucchini (about 1.5 cups), lots of onion, red bell pepper (no green on hand), and about 2 TBSP freshly pressed garlic. I added sweet basil to the recipe’s list of spices (Himalayan pink salt, mixed peppercorns, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes). Instead of mixing together, I layered: squash first (after baking and scraping loose from the shell), sauteed diced zucchini, browned burger and 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled, then the cooked onion, garlic, red bell pepper, fresh tomatoes with seasonings. I topped with grated mozzarella (but could use any cheese), then baked uncovered until bubbly. It was a HIT and would do again.
Hi Tonya, the nutritional information is not always completely accurate and can vary depending on ingredients and brands of ingredients used. When in doubt I would double check with a free source like myfitnesspal.com. Hope this helps!
I love this recipe just as it is, but it’s fun to experiment with the veggies as well. Today I had no green peppers, but had mushrooms and spinach; so I used that. Yum!
I was pleasantly surprised by this dish! I often find ground turkey to be boring, no matter how it’s prepared, but not this time. This casserole had tons of flavor, and was very easy to make.
Love this recipe. It’s simple and has such great flavor, which you typically don’t find with a ground turkey dish – imo. Even my picky husband enjoys this one.
I made this for the first time this evening and really enjoyed it. Tasty and light but still satisfying like comfort food. After reading through the comments I like the idea of adding in other veggies too, like zucchini or spinach, and will try that next time. I roasted the spaghetti squash while prepping the other ingredients but may make ahead of time next time I make this. Definitely adding into my dinner rotation!
Jessica, there is a good amount of moisture in the pan (way of life with spaghetti squash); I know most of my friends wouldn’t mind, but it depends on the group!
Would cooking the squash and shredding it a day or two ahead of time limit the moisture? Thanks for the reply! LOVE your recipes! Made the oven baked chicken Alfredo tonight.
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Jessica. If you are having an issue with moisture that might help. It would give you extra time to try and draw some of it out. If you decide to experiment, I’d love to know how it goes!
This is amazing!! I found this today, went right to the store, and had it for dinner! I just started back on WW, and the only points to count is the cheese!! So of course I added more ;) I also had some orange pepper to use up so I threw it in, too! So good! Will definitely make again!
This is a great recipe….and gives latitude for doing it differently too — perfect for end-of-the-season casserole. For example, I used fresh Roma tomatoes, diced (instead of canned), diced unpeeled zucchini (about 1.5 cups), lots of onion, red bell pepper (no green on hand), and about 2 TBSP freshly pressed garlic. I added sweet basil to the recipe’s list of spices (Himalayan pink salt, mixed peppercorns, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes). Instead of mixing together, I layered: squash first (after baking and scraping loose from the shell), sauteed diced zucchini, browned burger and 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled, then the cooked onion, garlic, red bell pepper, fresh tomatoes with seasonings. I topped with grated mozzarella (but could use any cheese), then baked uncovered until bubbly. It was a HIT and would do again.
Glad it worked out for you Dianna!
Wow! This dish was incredibly tasty. I followed the recipe to a “T” and it was perfect. This recipe is a keeper!!
Yay! Thank you Cathy!
This has become a staple recipe in my house, I make it once every couple of weeks. It’s delicious!!
Great to hear, thank you Britt!
Made this recipe just as written. Wonderful, colorful, delicious, and my husband loved it! Will come back to this again and again!
Great to hear, thank you Jean!
Hi. This sounds great, but we are out of meat atm… Do you think I could sub black beans for protein?
Hi! I haven’t tested it this way but it sounds like it could work! Enjoy!
193k calories?
Hi Tonya, the nutritional information is not always completely accurate and can vary depending on ingredients and brands of ingredients used. When in doubt I would double check with a free source like myfitnesspal.com. Hope this helps!
Kcal is the chemistry way to speak of energy. In nutrition we just say calorie but the terms are interchangeable.
Thanks Carrie!
We had this for dinner tonight and it is delicious. We have had it several times, it’s that good.
So glad you enjoyed it, Vicky!
I love this recipe just as it is, but it’s fun to experiment with the veggies as well. Today I had no green peppers, but had mushrooms and spinach; so I used that. Yum!
Yay! Thanks Kate!
I was pleasantly surprised by this dish! I often find ground turkey to be boring, no matter how it’s prepared, but not this time. This casserole had tons of flavor, and was very easy to make.
Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah!
I’ve made this many times and I really enjoy it!
Great to hear, thank you Brittany!
Family loved it.
So glad to hear, Sandra! Thank you!
Easy to make, and super good!
Thank you Jennifer!
Love this recipe. It’s simple and has such great flavor, which you typically don’t find with a ground turkey dish – imo. Even my picky husband enjoys this one.
So glad to hear, thank you Sarah!
Very tasty, the whole family enjoyed it! I added 2 cups of fresh spinach to mine.
Good idea adding the spinach, thank you Nikola!
Made this with Italian sausage and didn’t change anything else. It was really tasty. Family liked it.
Thank you Maureen!
I made this for the first time this evening and really enjoyed it. Tasty and light but still satisfying like comfort food. After reading through the comments I like the idea of adding in other veggies too, like zucchini or spinach, and will try that next time. I roasted the spaghetti squash while prepping the other ingredients but may make ahead of time next time I make this. Definitely adding into my dinner rotation!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Nicky! Thank you!
We absolutely loved it! I made it without the meat – veggies only. It made a very tasty side dish.
Great to hear! Thank you Jennifer!
Does this dish stay very wet in the pan? Was going to make for guests but not sure if that factor will be unappealing. Please help!
Jessica, there is a good amount of moisture in the pan (way of life with spaghetti squash); I know most of my friends wouldn’t mind, but it depends on the group!
Would cooking the squash and shredding it a day or two ahead of time limit the moisture? Thanks for the reply! LOVE your recipes! Made the oven baked chicken Alfredo tonight.
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Jessica. If you are having an issue with moisture that might help. It would give you extra time to try and draw some of it out. If you decide to experiment, I’d love to know how it goes!
This is amazing!! I found this today, went right to the store, and had it for dinner! I just started back on WW, and the only points to count is the cheese!! So of course I added more ;) I also had some orange pepper to use up so I threw it in, too! So good! Will definitely make again!
Yay! So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Laurie! Thank you!
I’m on a low acid diet so have to leave out tomatoes and pepper flakes. Will it still be yummy?
I’m sure it will! Enjoy, Janette!