Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs Bowls
This is a healthy spin on pasta night. Use spaghetti squash as the "pasta" and your bowl in this delicious Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs recipe.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 484kcal
Equipment
- Microwave
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 spaghetti squash
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 24 oz Marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese - mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
Ingredients for Meatballs
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup bread crumbs - just enough to firm up the meat mixture
- 1 tbsp your favorite seasoning I used VOODOO Chef Dust
Instructions
Instructions for Meatballs
- While your squash is in the microwave, get started on making your meatballs.
- Mix the ingredients into a large bowl.
- Using a tablespoon scoop the beef out and form the meatballs, I used my hands.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet.
- After the squash has been in the oven for 15 minutes, add your meatballs to the oven, letting them cook for 35 - 45 minutes.
Instructions for Spaghetti Squash Bowls
- Use a sharp paring knife to pierce the squash around the center.
- Put the squash on microwave save plate and microwave it on high for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping it half way through.
- Once the squash a bit softer, use a sharp knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise.
- Remove the seeds with a spoon and the part of the squash that is around the seeds, think of it like a pumpkin.
- Place a piece of foil on a cooking sheet and spray it with cooking spray.
- Place the spaghetti squash halves on the cooking sheet, and drizzle the insides with olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Place them into the oven at 400 degrees for 50 minutes to one hour.
- When the time is up, let the squash rest for a few minutes.
- Now that it’s cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the insides. You can do it in all directions, you will see spaghetti-like strands of squash. You can get really close to the shell, as it is hard and pretty unlikely to collapse.
- Once your spaghetti is ready, top the squash with 6 meatballs (more or less to your liking), your favorite marinara sauce, and sprinkle on some mozzarella or Italian blend shredded cheese.
- Place your Spaghetti Squash and Meatball Bowls bake in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Enjoy!
Notes
My husband was able to eat a whole "half", my mom and I split a "half"
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1300mg | Potassium: 1542mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1470IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 7mg
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