Beef / Pork

Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs is for Dinner.

Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs takes 10 minutes to cook.

Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs are:

1 spaghetti squash (1 3/4 pounds) halved length wise and seeded
3/4 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup fat free milk
1/4 tsp fine salt
3/4 pound extra-lean (95%) ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces)no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Here is how you make Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs:

1. In a large steamer basket set over a pan of simmering water, steam the squash halves, cut-side down, until tender, about 18 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape the flesh into strands with a fork. Keep warm. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the oats, milk, and salt. Let soak for 10 minutes to soften.3. Add the beef, 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons of the parsley, 1/4 cup of the parmesan, and the egg to the oat mixture. Mix until blended. Form into 16 balls and place on an oiled rimed baking sheet.4. Preheat the broiler.5. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes(with juice), water, and pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 5 minutes. keep warm while you broil the meatballs.6. Broil the meatballs 5 to 6 inches from heat just until browned and firm, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the broiler and add to the tomato sauce and cook, covered, 5 minutes. 7. Divide the squash among 4 plates and top with 4 meatballs and one-quarter of the sauce. Sprinkle each serving with 1/2 tablespoon each Parmesan and parsley.Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JUDITH0324.

The nutritional information for Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 284.0

• Total Fat: 11.1 g
• Cholesterol: 74.7 mg
• Sodium: 805.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.2 g
• Protein: 18.2 g

The dietary needs meet for Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs is Low Fat