Best Spaghetti Squash And Meatballs Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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SPAGHETTI SQUASH & MEATBALLS



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With this spaghetti squash and meatballs recipe, cooking the squash first in the microwave and then in a skillet to cook off the extra moisture, gives the squash a more spaghetti-like texture.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Turkey Meatballs Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3-pound spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 ¼ teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 28-ounce can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place facedown in a microwave-safe dish; add water. Microwave, uncovered, on High until the flesh can be easily scraped with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scrape the squash flesh into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the moisture is evaporated and the squash is beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup parsley. Remove from heat, cover and let stand.
  • Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 cup parsley, 1/4 cup Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add turkey; gently mix to combine (do not overmix). Using about 2 tablespoons each, form into 12 meatballs.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs, reduce heat to medium and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 4 to 6 minutes. Push the meatballs to the side of the pan, add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushed red pepper to taste, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir to coat the meatballs. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes more.
  • Serve the sauce and meatballs over the squash, sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 608.2 mg, Sugar 14 g

MICROWAVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH & MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Microwave Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: spaghetti squash, oil, salt, pepper, meatballs, pasta sauce, grated parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
12 meatballs, fully cooked
2 cups pasta sauce
grated parmesan cheese, to serve
fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Slice the spaghetti squash in half. If you're having difficult, poke some holes with a knife, then microwave for 5 minutes.
  • Scoop out the seeds and innards with a spoon, then rub oil, salt, and pepper all over the surface.
  • Microwave for about 10-15 minutes until the squash is tender and pulls away from the skin easily.
  • Using a fork, shred the squash into noodle-like strands.
  • Microwave the meatballs with the pasta sauce, covered, for about 2 minutes or until the meatballs are fully heated through.
  • Spoon the meatballs and sauce on top of each spaghetti squash half, garnish with the Parmesan and parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 17 grams

SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEATBALL CASSEROLE



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One of our favorite comfort-food dinners is spaghetti and meatballs. We're crazy about this lighter, healthier version that features so many veggies. It has the same beloved flavors with more nutritious ingredients! -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chopped collard greens
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup pasta sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place halves on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, for 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly., Preheat oven to 350°. Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt with remaining seasonings; add to beef, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat; remove from pan., In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in collard greens, spinach, ricotta and remaining salt; remove from heat., Using a fork, separate strands of spaghetti squash; stir into greens mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with the plum tomatoes, meatballs, sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Spaghetti Squash And Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: spaghetti squash, oil, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, ground turkey, parsley, white onion, garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 7 grams

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND MEATBALLS



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Spaghetti squash and meatballs. You can top with sauce too, if you like.

Provided by KNOEL1414

Categories     Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (4 pound) spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 medium zucchini, roughly chopped
½ medium onion, roughly chopped
½ medium red bell pepper, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic
½ medium yam, peeled and chopped
½ cup chopped carrots
2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 cup almond meal
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon sea salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover two baking pans with aluminum foil.
  • Place squash, cut-sides up, on one prepared baking sheet. Brush the insides lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Let the oil soak in for about 2 minutes, then flip so cut-sides are down.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare meatballs: Combine zucchini, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add yam and carrots to the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, and add to the zucchini mixture.
  • Add ground turkey, almond meal, eggs, sea salt, and pepper to the bowl; mix really well. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the remaining baking sheet.
  • Place in the oven on another rack and cook until no longer pink in the middle, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  • Remove spaghetti squash and meatballs from the oven. Shred spaghetti squash flesh with a fork into a colander to drain. Cover the colander with foil and let drain for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Season spaghetti squash with salt and pepper and top with meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 130.4 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 241.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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