meatballs & spaghetti squash

Have you ever had spaghetti squash? Well, it is just that – a squash and contains several nutrients like, potassium, vitamin A and folic acid. It is also very low in calories so like zoodles (zucchini noodles) it’s a great alternative to regular pasta.

Watch how I made it on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17978538517303720/

You should know that the outside skin of a spaghetti squash is very tough. Because I was in a hurry this evening, these are the steps I took to prepare it:

Spaghetti Squash
  1. Pierced the skin several times with a fork.
  2. Microwaved on high for 5 minutes.
  3. Cut it in half lengthwise and scooped out the seeds.
  4. Placed back in the microwave for another 5 minutes.
  5. Used a fork to pull the fibers apart which look like spaghetti strands.

spaghetti squash

makes 4-5 servings

  • 1 spaghetti squash, cooked and scraped into strands
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1 tablespoon of flour
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1/4 cup to 1/2 a cup of cheese of your choice
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat add the butter and let it melt.
  2. Pour in the flour and stir to combine allowing the flour to cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the milk, a pinch of salt & pepper stirring or whisking until it becomes thick and bubbly.
  4. Add the cheese and turn off the heat.
  5. Pour half of the cheese mixture into each half of the spaghetti squash.
  6. Mix and coat all the strands with the cheese mixture.
  7. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 15 – 20 minutes.

meatballs in marinara

makes 4 servings

  • 1 pound of 85/15 ground beef
  • 1 slice of bread
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
  • 1 egg
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley to your liking
  1. In a mixing bowl, dump all the ingredients and mix with your hands.
  2. Form mixture into small meatballs and place in an oven safe dish.
  3. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 -20 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and pour your favorite marinara sauce over, just enough to cover the meatballs.
  5. Place back in the oven for 10 more minutes.
  6. Serve with grated Parmesan on top.

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