LAZY GIRL DINNER 💁♀️
LAZY GIRL DINNER 💁♀️ is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Christina Thornton on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 50 min
Cost: $9.69 total, $4.85 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium Spaghetti Squash (cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoon Avocado Oil (for drizzling on squash and tomatoes)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- 2 links Turkey Sausage (cooked on the same sheet)
- 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (sprinkled on top before final bake)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (sprinkled over squash before cheese)
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Chili Flakes (optional for heat)
- 5 leaves Fresh Basil (torn, added after baking)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 450°F and allow it to preheat fully.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 450°F
Prepare Spaghetti Squash
Trim the ends off the squash, slice it lengthwise in half, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
Time: PT5M
Season Squash
Place the halves cut‑side up on a baking sheet, drizzle each with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Time: PT2M
Add Tomatoes and Sausage
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes over the squash, drizzle the remaining avocado oil, and arrange the turkey sausage links on the same sheet.
Time: PT3M
Bake Squash
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the flesh is fork‑tender and can be shredded easily.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 450°F
Add Cheese & Seasonings
Remove the sheet, sprinkle shredded mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes over the squash, then return to the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 450°F
Finish & Serve
Take the squash out of the oven, let it rest 2 minutes, then top with torn fresh basil. Use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti‑like strands and serve warm.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 5g
Dietary info: High protein, Low carb, Gluten‑free (if gluten‑free sausage is used)
Allergens: Dairy, Meat
Last updated: April 20, 2026






