Baked Spaghetti Squash

•  1 large spaghetti squash  
• 1 onion, diced 
• 1 lb ground turkey 
• 24 oz jar of pasta sauce 
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 
• 2 tbsp avocado oil (or oil of your choosing) 
• Salt and pepper, to taste

To prepare the squash: 

1. Poke holes throughout the spaghetti squash with a sharp knife. 
2. Microwave spaghetti squash for about 10 minutes (cooking time may vary by size of the spaghetti squash and microwave settings). 
3. Carefully remove the squash from the microwave. Caution: It will be very hot! 
4. Slice squash in half and remove any seeds. 
5. Shred strands of spaghetti squash with a fork. 

To prepare the meat sauce: 

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the avocado oil until warm. 
2. Add in onion and cook until translucent. 
3. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink. 
4. Ground turkey temperature should reach 165F. 
5. Pour in pasta sauce and stir to combine. 
6. Combine the spaghetti squash with the prepared meat sauce.

To prepare the baked pasta: 

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.  
2. Pour the spaghetti squash with meat sauce into the pan. 
3. Spread out evenly. 
4. Top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. 
5. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.