Ingredients
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