Quick Turkey Bolognese with Spaghetti Squash

By cheeserohan

Ingredients

• 3 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
• 1 large carrot, diced small
• 2 small celery stalks, diced small
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground turkey breast or chicken breast
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes (from a 29 oz. can)
• red-pepper flakes (optional)
• coarse slat and ground pepper
• 6 cups Roasted Spaghetti Squash
• grated Parmesan, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp, 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add 1 Tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook until vegetables are tender, 15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add 1 Tablespoon oil and turkey to skillet and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until almost cook through, 5 minutes. Add bacon, vegetables, tomatoes, and pinch of red-pepper flakes, if using, to skillet and bring to a simmer; cook until turkey is cooked through and sauce is thickened, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over spaghetti squash and sprinkle with Parmesan.