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SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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This meal has all the fun and flavor of traditional spaghetti and meatballs, but without the carbs and high calories.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs
8 ounces lean ground turkey
8 ounces mixed mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster, cut 1/4 inch thick (about 3 cups)
1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
4 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups), washed well

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season cut sides of squash with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake, cut sides down, on a baking sheet until tender, about 45 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Scrape flesh into strands using a fork. Let drain, covered to keep warm, in a colander set over a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until soft but not brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add oregano; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Divide mixture between 2 bowls.
  • Stir 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese into 1 bowl of onion-garlic mixture. Mix in breadcrumbs, turkey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper using your hands. Form mixture into 12 balls.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs, turning, 4 to 6 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add remaining teaspoon oil to skillet. Cook mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, adding a few tablespoons water if skillet browns too quickly, until soft and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add remaining bowl of onion-garlic mixture, meatballs, and stock; bring to gentle simmer. Cook, partially covered, until meatballs are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook until just wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Divide squash and meatball mixture into 4 servings. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 g, Cholesterol 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 505 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOMS AND TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Categories     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Serves 4
1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs
8 ounces lean ground turkey
8 ounces mixed mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster, cut 1/4 inch thick (about 3 cups)
1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
4 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups), washed well
Read more at Wholeliving.com: Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs

Steps:

  • Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season cut sides of squash with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake, cut sides down, on a baking sheet until tender, about 45 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Scrape flesh into strands using a fork. Let drain, covered to keep warm, in a colander set over a bowl. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until soft but not brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add oregano; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Divide mixture between 2 bowls. Stir 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese into 1 bowl of onion-garlic mixture. Mix in breadcrumbs, turkey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper using your hands. Form mixture into 12 balls. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs, turning, 4 to 6 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add remaining teaspoon oil to skillet. Cook mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, adding a few tablespoons water if skillet browns too quickly, until soft and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add remaining bowl of onion-garlic mixture, meatballs, and stock; bring to gentle simmer. Cook, partially covered, until meatballs are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Divide squash and meatball mixture into 4 servings. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Read more at Wholeliving.com: Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meatballs

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Michele Ragussis, Food Network Star Season 8 Finalist

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds spaghetti squash
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
One 16-ounce can San Marzano diced tomatoes
One 16-ounce can San Marzano tomato sauce
2 pounds ground turkey meat
1 loaf Italian bread, chopped
1 cup milk
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 bunch fresh basil, large stems removed, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Halve the squash lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  • Place on a baking sheet, cut-side up. Roast the squash until softened, 30 to 40 minutes depending on size.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Saute the garlic and onions until translucent. Add the tomatoes and simmer on low heat, about 45 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, bread, milk, Parmesan, basil and parsley and mix well. Form into 2-inch meatballs.
  • Heat a few tablespoons of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the meatballs until browned on all sides. Cook in batches if needed. Transfer the meatballs to the tomato sauce and simmer until cooked through.
  • Using a fork, remove the squash flesh from the skin and stir the squash into the tomato sauce. Serve the squash topped with meatballs.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jo SB

Categories     Meatballs

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons oil
salt & pepper, to taste
1 (565 g) jar marinara sauce
457 g ground turkey
1/3 cup parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup white onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
  • Use a fork to pierce holes down the side of the spaghetti squash. Microwave for 5 minutes.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.6, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 60.9, Sodium 479.9, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 19.7

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Categories     turkey     Bake     Low Fat     Low Cal     Dinner     Lunch     Squash     Healthy

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 small spaghetti squash
1 bag Trader Joe's Turkey Meatballs
1 jar of marinara sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half, remove the seeds, and place the squash face up on an aluminum foil lined tray. 3. Lightly coat both sides of the squash with olive oil and bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees or until the squash is tender. 4. Remove the turkey meatballs from their packaging and place on an aluminum foil lined tray. 5. Bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees or until they are fully warmed. 6. Remove the squash and turkey meatballs from the oven. Allow the squash to cool slightly, remove the flesh with a fork, and place flesh in a baking dish. 7. Cover the squash flesh with the turkey meatballs and then pour the jar of marinara sauce on top. 8. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. 9. Let cool slightly and enjoy.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs
8 ounces lean ground turkey
8 ounces mixed mushrooms, such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster, cut 1/4 inch thick (about 3 cups)
1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
4 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups), washed well

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season cut sides of squash with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake, cut sides down, on a baking sheet until tender, about 45 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Scrape flesh into strands using a fork. Let drain, covered to keep warm, in a colander set over a bowl. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until soft but not brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add oregano; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Divide mixture between 2 bowls. Stir 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese into 1 bowl of onion-garlic mixture. Mix in breadcrumbs, turkey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper using your hands. Form mixture into 12 balls. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs, turning, 4 to 6 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add remaining teaspoon oil to skillet. Cook mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, adding a few tablespoons water if skillet browns too quickly, until soft and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add remaining bowl of onion-garlic mixture, meatballs, and stock; bring to gentle simmer. Cook, partially covered, until meatballs are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Divide squash and meatball mixture into 4 servings. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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