Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
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Trying to cut carbs? Use spaghetti squash instead of pasta to go with meatballs and sauce as this recipe does.

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Ingredients
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1 3-1/2 to 4-poundspaghetti squashsee savings

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2 tablespoonsolive oilsee savings

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1/2 recipeMini Meatballs (see recipe center)see savings

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3- 1/2 cupspurchased marinara saucesee savings

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1garlic clove, slicedsee savings

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1/4 cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsleysee savings

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1/2 cup (2 ounces)shredded Parmigiano-Reggianosee savings

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Directions
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Microwave whole squash on High 5 minutes to soften. When just cool enough to handle, cut lengthwise in half and scoop out seeds. Place, cut side down, in a shallow microwave-safe dish and microwave on High until flesh is completely softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Using a fork, pull squash from skin in long strands; set aside.
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While squash is cooling, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and turn to coat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a saucepan and add sauce (reserve skillet); cook over medium-low heat until heated through, about 2 minutes.
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Wipe skillet clean, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Toss in squash and saute 2 minutes; salt and pepper to taste.
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On a serving platter, mound squash, top with meatballs and sauce, then sprinkle with parsley and cheese.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 620, Total Fat 40.5 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 1205 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 30 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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