SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MEATBALLS AND CABERNET MARINARA SAUCE

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I came up with this recipe after finding out that I had to go gluten free. I don't miss the bread crumbs in the meatballs one bit! Substituting the spaghetti squash for regular pasta is also good for those who are counting calories or carbs. TIP: omit the egg if needed, the meatballs will still stay together (I found this out on accident)!

Provided by Emily Elizabeth

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
1 large egg
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves (about 1 clove, fresh is best)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (Classico Cabernet Marinara Sauce is best!)
1 spaghetti squash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix all of the meatball ingredients together in a large bowl. Form into 16 balls and place in a 8x8 inch glass baking pan. Bake 25-30 minutes flipping them over halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, with a sharp knife carefully stab the spaghetti squash multiple times so the skin is pierced all around it. Put it on a plate and place it in the microwave for 12-16 minutes on 100% power. It is done when the skin is soft when pierced with a fork.
  • When squash is done slice it crosswise and let cool (cutting it lengthwise will give you shorter spaghetti strands).
  • Pour the desired amount of marinara sauce into a large non-stick skillet.
  • About 5 minutes before meatballs are done begin heating sauce on medium to low heat. When the meatballs are done baking (they should be slightly browned on top and there should be a good amount of juice at the bottom of the pan), scoop them out with a slotted spoon or spatula and put them in the sauce. Cover and simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
  • While the sauce is simmering, scoop out the seeds of the spaghetti squash. Then scoop out the squash on to plates, or you can use the squash shell as your bowl and simply fluff up the squash with a fork.
  • Let sauce cool for about 2 minutes before scooping meatballs and sauce over spaghetti squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.8, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 132.1, Sodium 1720.8, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 18.1, Protein 31.3

KobbyAdams NetworkTV
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I was looking for a healthy and easy spaghetti squash recipe and this one fit the bill. The meatballs were also very flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Cross Islands
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash. The meatballs are also very flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Hanah Mahanga
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I love this recipe! The spaghetti squash is a great way to get your veggies in and the meatballs are so easy to make. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


joris balinskas
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This recipe was a hit with my family. The spaghetti squash was cooked perfectly and the meatballs were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rafin Khan
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I was looking for a healthy and easy spaghetti squash recipe and this one fit the bill. The meatballs were also very flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Gullu Boy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash. The meatballs are also very flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


NANCY B
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I love this recipe! The spaghetti squash is a great way to get your veggies in and the meatballs are so easy to make. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Sagor Hussian
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The spaghetti squash was cooked perfectly and the meatballs were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan Hammad
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The spaghetti squash was surprisingly good and the meatballs were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Londynn Seymore
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of the spaghetti squash, meatballs, and marinara sauce. It's a great meal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.


Lay lay Hogan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The spaghetti squash is a great low-carb alternative to pasta and the meatballs are so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ziaurehman Sherani
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This recipe was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The meatballs were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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