SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND MEATBALLS
Cut some carbs from a classic comfort food by swapping out pasta in favor of roasted spaghetti squash. You'll be amazed how satisfying these veggie "noodles" can be -- especially when paired with our homemade meatballs. They're tender, juicy and packed with flavor.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Sprinkle the cut sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then brush both sides with olive oil. Put the squash, cut-side up, in a baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Roast 20 minutes, then uncover and continue roasting until the squash is tender, about 35 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the meatballs: Brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Pulse the celery, carrot, onion, garlic and parsley in a food processor to make a paste. Transfer half of the vegetable paste to a bowl; add the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, 1 cup parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt and mix with your hands until just combined. Form into about 24 two-inch meatballs; transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until firm but not cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the remaining vegetable paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until it looks dry, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree; rinse each can with 1 cup water and add to the pot. Stir in the basil, oregano and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a simmer, then add the meatballs and simmer until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the basil.
- Use a fork to scrape the spaghetti squash flesh into strands; transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan. Season with salt. Divide the squash among bowls and top each with some meatballs, sauce and the remaining 1 tablespoon parmesan.
- This recipe makes extra sauce and meatballs. Let cool completely, then freeze in a storage container for up to one month.
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Osman Zarifi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again many more times.
Urdu Trailer
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my spaghetti squash turned out mushy and the meatballs were dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Natalie George
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the spaghetti squash and meatballs, and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.
GiftOz
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit bland, but the spaghetti squash was good. I would try this recipe again, but I would add more spices to the meatballs.
Sabelo S'busiso
[email protected]This recipe was easy to make and turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it was still delicious. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
EsCa NoR
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spaghetti squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The meatballs were so good, and the squash was actually really tasty. I'll definitely be making this again.
Alberto Pimentel
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash. I added some extra vegetables to the meatballs, and it turned out really well.
Miracle Alphonsus
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but the spaghetti squash was excellent. I would make this again, but I would adjust the meatball recipe.
youcef Daroui
[email protected]This was my first time making spaghetti squash and meatballs, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Jatin Poudel
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of the spaghetti squash and meatballs is just perfect. I highly recommend it!
Jaela Two crow
[email protected]This spaghetti squash and meatballs recipe was a hit! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the squash was perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. It really brought the dish together.