Spaghetti Squash with Easy Meatballs
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash, about 4Lbs
Meatballs:
- 1 pound Italian sausage- hot or mild
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying the meatballs
Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes blended for 15 seconds on low
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Parmesan and shredded basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Cut squash in half, remove seeds and place face down on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
- Preheat a 13" deep sided fry pan or dutch oven over med-high heat. In a stainless steel mixing bowl add all ingredients for meatballs and mix until blended. Form mixture into 1½" rounds and plate on a plate.
- To the preheated pan add olive oil and then meatballs. Fry, turning several times until browned. Add garlic to the meatballs and sauté for a few seconds, do not brown. Pour in blended tomatoes and add salt. Cover and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until meatballs are fully cooked.
- Place cooked squash in a serving bowl, and use a fork to separate squash from shell into "pasta" strands. Top with meatballs and sauce. Garnish with Parmesan and shredded basil. Serve immediately.
Content and Image from gi365
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Tagged @ gluten free
Tagged @ main dishes
Tagged @ paleo
