Spaghetti Squash And Meatballs

Spaghetti Squash And Meatballs

Recipe by Joey Firoben from tasty.co

Dinner

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • ⅓ cup parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ cup white onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Use a fork to pierce holes down the side of the spaghetti squash. Microwave for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • When the squash is cool enough to touch (5-10 minutes), slice the squash open, length-wise, with a sharp knife.
  • Scoop out the seeds and drizzle the squash with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the squash cut-side down for 40 minutes, until easily pierced with a knife.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix together the ground turkey, onion, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Form meatballs, and transfer to a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, until fully cooked.
  • Using a fork, pull the strands from the cooled spaghetti squash and transfer to serving dish.
  • Top with hot marinara sauce, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 236
  • Carbohydrate: 13g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Sugar: 7g

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