Spaghetti Squash and Italian Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Squash and Italian Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Medium-large Spaghetti Squash; Olive Oil For Brushing; Salt And Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, For Sprinkling; 2 Eggs; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3/4 teaspoons Dried Basil; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Parsley; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1 Small Yellow Onion, Diced; 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs (gluten-free, If Desired); 1 pound Italian-Seasoned Ground Turkey; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 3 cups Marinara Sauce; Shredded Parmesan And Fresh Basil, For Serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1 Medium-large Spaghetti Squash
Olive Oil For Brushing
Salt And Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, For Sprinkling
2 Eggs
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
3/4 teaspoons Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoons Dried Parsley
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 Small Yellow Onion, Diced
1/2 cups Bread Crumbs (gluten-free, If Desired)
1 pound Italian-Seasoned Ground Turkey
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 cups Marinara Sauce
Shredded Parmesan And Fresh Basil, For Serving (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice squash in half lengthwise.
2
Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds and pulpy bits.
3
Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper
4
Place squash on foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 4055 minutes or until squash reaches desired consistency.
5
40 minutes was al dente for me.
6
Let squash cool enough to handle, and scrape out spaghetti strands.
7
While squash is roasting, beat eggs lightly and add garlic, basil, salt, rosemary, red pepper flakes, parsley, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
8
Add onions and bread crumbs and mix.
9
Add ground turkey and mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated (I usually use my hands).
10
Roll the turkey mixture into rounded meatballs (I used an ice cream scoop for this).
11
You will have 18 meatballs.
12
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
13
Add meatballs to the hot skillet and brown for 34 minutes on each side.
14
Reduce heat to medium-low, add marinara sauce, and cover pan.
15
Simmer meatball-sauce mixture for 10 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
16
Top spaghetti squash with meatball-sauce mixture, Parmesan cheese, and basil.

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Medium-large Spaghetti Squash, Olive Oil For Brushing, Salt And Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, For Sprinkling, 2 Eggs, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Squash and Italian Turkey Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spaghetti Squash and Italian Turkey Meatballs

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