Simple Spaghetti Squash "Pasta"

Here's a simple recipe that is healthy and low-calorie. You can eat as much as you like without feeling guilty. It is perfect for those of you who have difficulty digesting hard carbs, like myself, but still want to enjoy a good "pasta" meal. I got this idea from +Naptural85.  ENJOY!

Simple Spaghetti Squash "Pasta" Recipe

1 Spaghetti Squash
1/2 lb. ground turkey
24 oz. red pasta sauce
5 cloves of garlic
4 oz. sliced mushrooms
olive oil
salt and pepper (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice spaghetti squash in half the long way. Clean away the seeds from the middle and toss away. Place squash cut-side down on foil-lined or non-stick baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until squash is tender. Let cool.

2. Heat olive oil in pan then add garlic and mushrooms. Let everything cook together for a few minutes before adding the ground turkey.

3. After the meat is almost completely cooked, drain, if necessary, then add your favorite red pasta sauce and let everything simmer on low for 10-15 minutes. Remove from stove top.

4. Position one half of the spaghetti squash in a casserole dish, longest side upright. Take a fork and scrape all of the squash into the dish creating long "spaghetti-like" noodles. Repeat with the other half.

5. Add your pasta sauce and ENJOY!

Tip: Mix pasta and squash well so the squash can absorb all the pasta juice and flavor. You may even want to let it sit for a few minutes before serving. This recipe is awesome as a leftover....twice as yummy the next day.