Meatball Spaghetti Squash
Servings: 4
Calories: 301kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef
- 1/2 Yellow Onion (small, finely diced)
- 1 Garlic (clove, minced)
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 Spaghetti Squash (medium, halved lengthwise, seeds removed)
- 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, basil, thyme, and salt. Form the mixture into meatballs and transfer to one of the baking sheets.
- On a separate baking sheet, place the spaghetti squash flesh-side down. Cook the squash for about 30 to 35 minutes (or until fork tender), and the meatballs for 15 to 20 minutes (or until cooked through).
- Meanwhile, warm up the tomato sauce in a saucepan over low-medium heat.
- When cool enough to handle, use a fork to shred the squash into noodles. Top with the meatballs and tomato sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.Serving Size
One serving equals approximately three to four meatballs and half of a spaghetti squash.More Flavor
Add dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried parsley, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs and/or egg to the meatball mixture. Use marinara or spaghetti sauce instead of tomato sauce.Additional Toppings
Fresh basil, parmesan or nutritional yeast.Save Time
Use store-bought frozen meatballs instead.Make it Vegan
Use veggie meatballs or falafels instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 233mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 951IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 5mg
