Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

By RuthLouise

Ingredients

• Meatballs:
• 1 large spaghetti squash
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/3 cup parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup white onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 . Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

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.