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Kid Friendly Spaghetti Squash Recipe [Covered In Marinara and Cheese]

April 1, 2014 by Heidi Rogers

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For my first post, I wanted to share a little bit about myself before I share one of my personal favorite kid-friendly meals! I’m a lifestyle blogger over at Hansen&Heidelberg, a recent college graduate pursuing a career in Social Media Marketing and Brand Management, Sudoku master, Pinterest addict, bohemian; who has a deep desire to travel the world and I’m thrilled to be part of the Family Focus community! Now, on with the kid friendly spaghetti squash recipe covered in marinara and cheese.

Kid Friendly Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Over the last 5-6 years I’ve molded my eating habits and learned the ins and outs of healthy eating without forgoing taste. A staple and personal favorite has always been pasta. I don’t know what is it, but I crave it! So, when I’m having the urge for pasta my go-to meal is my Kid Approved Spaghetti Squash. It is the perfect alternative to pasta and its filled with nutritional benefits, loaded with flavor and the pasta cravings are gone!

While it is easy to say my friends and family love it, who really matters is the biggest critic of them all, my 6-year-old niece. And let me just say, she loves the Kid Approved Spaghetti Squash Recipe!

One thing I absolutely love about cooking with my niece is her curiosity and willingness to try new things (sometimes). But, I realize how difficult it can be to get the kiddos on board to eat nutritional meals versus the colorful, tantalizing meals that come in brightly colored packages, and are usually equipped with a treat or toy inside! But I promise, this Kid Approved Spaghetti Squash is a meal that won’t disappoint anyone in the family.

Spaghetti Squash With Marinara And Cheese:

spagetti squash recipe

Kid Approved Spaghetti Squash Recipe Serves 4-6

Kid Approved Spaghetti Squash Ingredients:

  • 1 package of Ground Turkey 93%-99% lean
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves of Garlic
  • 2 tablespoon of Olive Oil
  • 2 small Spaghetti Squashes
  • 1 14.5 oz can of Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon of Tomato Paste
  • 4 medium sized chopped Tomatoes
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Pepper

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash:

Step 1: Preheat Oven to 400 degrees

Step 2: Cut Spaghetti Squash into two halves

Step 3: Sprinkle Salt & Pepper in the halves of the Spaghetti Squash

Step 4: Once oven is heated, place the Spaghetti halves facing up on a baking sheet and into the oven for 60 minutes

Step 5: In a medium sized saucepan, combine olive oil, garlic, chopped onions. Once onions are translucent, add the ground turkey

Step 6: Season with salt, pepper, oregano

Step 7: Once the ground turkey is almost completely cooked, add can of Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, and chopped tomatoes

Step 8: Cook on low for 5-10 minutes. Taste; add additional oregano, salt, and pepper for taste preferences

Step 9: Once the Spaghetti Squash is finished in the oven remove and let sit for a few minutes. Once cooled, use a fork to scrape out the squash into a spaghetti-like texture!

Step 10: Serve your turkey sauce over a bed of spaghetti squash and add a light dusting of Parmesan cheese!

spagetthi squash recipe

I hope you enjoy my Kid Approved Spaghetti Squash Recipe!  It is a great way to meet that pasta craving without having any pasta! Have your kids tried spaghetti squash before?  What are your favorite kid approved healthy meals?

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Spicy Butternut Squash Turkey Chili Recipe

Pasta Carbonara Recipe With Peas And Pork Belly

Quick Easy Soup Recipes

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  1. Parenting Tips at Uplifting Families says

    April 1, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I tried making the spaghetti squash one day so that I could cut out some carbs from my diet. I didn’t like the taste of it. I might have to try making zucchini instead.

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