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

Ingredients
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1 3-1/2 to 4-pound spaghetti squash
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 recipe Mini Meatballs (see recipe center)
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3- 1/2 cups purchased marinara sauce
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1 garlic clove, sliced
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1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano
Directions
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
On a serving platter, mound squash, top with meatballs and sauce, then sprinkle with parsley and cheese.
Nutrition information
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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