Turkey Sausage Squash Casserole

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

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.

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

Cut turkey sausage into pieces and set aside.

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.

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

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

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 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!

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.  

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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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Helpful kitchen tools to make this recipe:

• Cutting Board
• 9×13 Casserole Dish
• Large Skillet with Lid

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