Pumpkin Bolognese

Entrees, Recipes, Seasonal

Pumpkin Bolognese

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 spaghetti squash large
  • 2 Tbs olive oil divided
  • 8 oz turkey ground
  • 1/2 onion medium, chopped
  • 1 carrot medium, peeled and chopped
  • 8 oz mushrooms chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • Water
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • Carefully cut spaghetti squash in half length wise. Scoop out the seeds.
  • Wash and chop all vegetables.
  • Rub half of the olive oil into the inside of the spaghetti squash halves. Place squash cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes or until a knife can easily pierce the skin. Allow to cool at room temperature until cool enough to handle, then use a fork to scrape out the insides.
  • While the squash is cooking, heat the remaining olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion and carrot and cook until carrot becomes tender about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano and cook for an additional minute.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and pumpkin puree. Allow to simmer for a few minutes before adjusting consistency by adding 1/4 cup of water at a time. More water will yield a thinner sauce.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve over roasted spaghetti squash. Garnish with parsley.

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