Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole

Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole is a delicious casserole packed with fresh ingredients perfect to feed a crowd. 

 

Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole is a delicious blend of roasted squash, turkey sausage, baby spinach, garbanzo beans, and alfredo sauce! Weight Watchers friendly recipe.

 

My Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole is a delicious casserole packed with fresh ingredients perfect to feed a crowd.  Roasted spaghetti squash, turkey sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and beans mixed in a delicious cheese sauce.  This is a Weight Watchers friendly recipe and each serving is 4 SmartPoints.

 

To start, make the squash according to my Roasted Spaghetti Squash recipe instructions.

 

Roasted Spaghetti Squash-Delicious spaghetti squash is the perfect healthy alternative to traditional spaghetti noodles. Weight Watchers friendly recipe. www.bitesofflavor.com

   

 

Dice mushrooms, garlic, and shallot then set aside.  Next, drain canned garbanzo beans and set aside.

 

Prep station for Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole

 

Cut turkey sausage into pieces and set aside.

 

Sliced Turkey Sausage for Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole

 

Heat large skillet over medium low heat and add butter.  Add mushrooms and shallot then sauté for 7 minutes.  Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.  Sprinkle in flour, mix well and let cook 1 minute.  Slowly add half & half and vegetable broth then stir continuously.  Let cook until sauce and thickened, about 5 minutes.  Add seasoning and mix well.

 

Alfredo Sauce for Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole

 

Add spinach, sausage, and beans, then let cook until spinach has wilted.

 

Baby spinach, garbanzo beans, and sausage mixed in the skillet for Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole

 

Sprinkle cheese and add squash to the skillet; mix until well combined.

 

Shredded roasted spaghetti squash mixed with other ingredients for Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole

 

Pour squash mixture into greased casserole dish then spread evenly.  In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.  Sprinkle on the top of the casserole.  Bake for 15 minutes then broil on high for 3 minutes.

 

Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole is great for dinner and even better for leftovers! Roasted spaghetti squash, turkey sausage, mushrooms, spinach, beans, mixed with a delicious cheese sauce. Weight Watchers friendly recipe.

 

Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole is a delicious casserole packed with fresh ingredients perfect to feed a crowd.  Roasted spaghetti squash, turkey sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and beans mixed in a delicious cheese sauce.  Great for dinner and even better for leftovers!

 

This Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole is a delicious dinner! Weight Watchers friendly recipe and great to feed a crowd.

 

I hope you enjoy these bites of flavor!

Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole

Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole is roasted spaghetti squash, turkey sausage, mushrooms, spinach, and beans mixed in a delicious cheese sauce.  
Prep Time 1 hr 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 2 hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cups Roasted Spaghetti Squash, (Recipe link in notes section)
  • 14 Ounces Turkey Sausage
  • 8 Ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Shallot
  • 2 Tablespoon Light Butter
  • 2 Tablespoon White Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 Cup Fat Free Half and Half
  • ½ Cup Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 5 Ounces Baby Spinach
  • 1 ½ Cup Canned Garbanzo Beans, Rinsed and drained
  • ¼ Cup Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Breadcrumbs
  • Basil, For garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Roast Roasted Spaghetti Squash according to recipe instructions.
  • Dice mushrooms and set aside.
  • Mince shallot and set aside.
  • Mince garlic and set aside.
  • Slice turkey sausage in half, then cut into pieces and set aside.
  • Heat large skillet over medium low heat and add butter.
  • Once butter is melted, add diced mushrooms and shallot. Sauté for 7 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
  • Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle flour on top and mix well. Let cook 1 minute.
  • Slowly add half and half and stir continuously.
  • Slowly add vegetable broth and stir continuously.
  • Let cook until sauce and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add salt, pepper, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
  • Add baby spinach, sausage, and garbanzo beans. Let cook until spinach has wilted.
  • Add mozzarella cheese and shredded spaghetti squash to skillet and mix well. Turn off heat and let rest.
  • Spray casserole dish with cooking spray and spread squash mixture into the dish, spread evenly.
  • In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle on the top of the casserole.
  • Bake for 15 minutes then broil on high for 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh basil.

Notes

Click here to follow recipe directions for Roasted Spaghetti Squash.

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10 Comments

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    Sam | Away She Went
    October 18, 2017 at 12:04 pm I love the convenience of casseroles and I love how healthy this one is! And I love that you can prep a lot of it ahead of time! Sam | Away She Went recently posted...Fall Project List – Outdoor To-DosMy Profile
    • Reply
      Kristine
      October 23, 2017 at 4:37 pm Meal prep is the best Sam! Thanks so much :)
  • Reply
    Jolene
    October 18, 2017 at 2:45 pm This looks delicious! I've never made spaghetti squash and have been meaning to try! I'll try this out! Thank you!
    • Reply
      Kristine
      October 23, 2017 at 4:35 pm You should totally try making spaghetti squash Jolene!
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    Rachel R Ritlop
    October 18, 2017 at 3:57 pm OMG this looks delicious!! can't wait to make it for dinner asap! anything with butternut squash is good in our house!
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    Erica @ Coming up Roses
    October 19, 2017 at 1:00 am This looks so good! Butternut squash is perfect for fall!
    • Reply
      Kristine
      October 23, 2017 at 4:34 pm Thanks! I cook with butternut squash all the time in the fall :)
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    Juli
    October 19, 2017 at 2:34 pm You know what? I've never had spaghetti squash but this looks delicious!
    • Reply
      Kristine
      October 23, 2017 at 4:34 pm You should totally make it Juli!!

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