Courtesy of John & Lisa Engle at http://eBodybyVi.com
Jackson’s Sassy, Saucy Spaghetti Squash
The following recipe was a favorite of a contestant on this past Biggest Loser season named Jackson.
Jackson stated that this was his favorite recipe that he ate almost every day while he was on the Biggest
Loser ranch. It is packed with nutrient dense vegetables and is a great source of fiber. It’s also very low
in calories so you get a lot of bang for your buck.
(Makes 4 Servings)
Ingredients:
1 Spaghetti Squash
8 oz Ground Turkey or Turkey Sausage
2 Cups Low-Sodium Spaghetti Sauce
1/2 of a Large Onion, Diced (Jackson prefers Red)
1 - 1/2 cups of Sliced Mushrooms
3 Cups Baby Spinach
4 Tbs. Mozzarella Cheese (Optional)
Garlic
Salt & Pepper
1. Cut either end off of the spaghetti squash. Cut it in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out all
of the guts. Wrap both halves in plastic wrap and throw in the microwave for about 10 minutes.
2. While your squash is cooking, begin to brown the turkey and sauté your onions and mushrooms.
Season with salt and garlic.
Jackson: "Most chefs will tell you to cook your meat and vegetables in separate pans. I, however, hated
doing dishes and, therefore, choose to ignore most chefs."
3. Once your turkey is brown add the spaghetti sauce and spinach to the pan. Cook until the sauce is hot
and the spinach has wilted down.
4. While your sauce is heating up, take your spaghetti squash and begin to shred it with a fork. If it
doesn’t shred easily, put it back in the microwave until it begins to fall apart.
5. Put 1cup of shredded squash with 1 cup of the turkey/sauce mixture on a plate. Top with one Tbs. of
Mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Salt and Pepper if desired. Serve with a GENEROUS portion of
steamed veggies or a side salad (Jackson's favorite is the steamed broccoli).
Jackson: "I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! I found it to be an awesome way for me to enjoy
one of my favorite dishes (spaghetti) without the extra carbohydrates and processed white noodles. Try
to experiment by substituting veggies with some of the ingredients in your favorite dishes. You’ll be
shocked by how much you can still enjoy your favorite foods and begin to drop weight!"
Nutrition facts provided by Dr. Dansinger
Per serving:
Calories: 252
Total fat: 6.4 g
Sat Fat 2g
Carb 30 g
Fiber 6g
Sugars 17g
Protein 21g
Cholest. 43mg
Sodium 332 mg