"Spaghetti" and Meatballs

25 min prep time
50 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by Mr. Food Test Kitchen Source Guilt-Free Comfort Favorites Photo by Victoria Krog and Kelly Rusin
"Spaghetti" and Meatballs

How to Make "Spaghetti" and Meatballs


Spaghetti squash has a fraction of the carbs and calories of regular spaghetti, making this revamped childhood favorite a hearty meal you can enjoy any day of the week!

 

25 min prep time
50 min cook time
4servings
2 meatballs, 1 cup spaghetti squash, and 1/2 cup sauce
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Fill a soup pot with 1 inch water and place whole squash in water. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, and cook 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Remove squash to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds with a spoon. Scrape inside of squash with a fork, shredding into noodle-like strands. Cover to keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup water, the parsley, egg, garlic powder, and pepper; gently mix until well combined. Form mixture into 8 equal-sized meatballs.
  3. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook meatballs over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until browned, turning them occasionally. Add spaghetti sauce and remaining 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink in center.
  4. Serve the spaghetti squash topped with sauce and meatballs. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese just before serving.
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    2 meatballs, 1 cup spaghetti squash, and 1/2 cup sauce
  • Amount per serving Calories 320
  • Total Fat 11g
    • Saturated Fat 4g
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 125mg
  • Sodium 270mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 25g
    • Dietary Fiber 4g
    • Total Sugars 9g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 29g
  • Potassium 930mg
  • Phosphorous 340mg
Ingredients
small spaghetti squash
1
very lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 lbs
plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup
grated, reduced-fat Parmesan cheese (divided)
3 tbsp
water (plus extra for cooking squash, divided)
3/4 cup
chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp
eggs
1
garlic powder
1 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
low-sodium spaghetti sauce
2 cup

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Amazing, flavorful, so fun to make and a beautiful fish to present ????

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I have a question about this recipe. Step 3 instructs you to "add spaghetti sauce," but what spaghetti sauce and how much?

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I LOVE this recipe! I made it for myself then another time I made it for a group of friends (no one else diabetic) and they all loved it! It was easy to make, even the meatballs! I have always avoided pasta because of the carb count- this made it possible and it tastes as good or better than regular spaghetti! It is definitely on my meal list now!