Sunday, March 18, 2012

Baked Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs



I love to cook with spaghetti squash; the possibilities are endless! My favorite dish this past winter has been "carb free" baked spaghetti. 

You'll need: 
- one large spaghetti squash 
- about 6 large meatballs ( I get mine from the local butcher shop). 
- one cup marinara sauce 
- one cup shredded mozzarella cheese 
- fresh oregano and parsley 

Directions: 
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees 
- Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out all the seeds
- Place face down in glass casserole dish with about 1 inch of water
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes 
- Allow to squash to cool for a minute and using a fork, scrape out the strands of squash. Fluff with a  fork until it looks like "spaghetti" 
- pour marinara sauce on top, add the meatballs and sprinkle with cheese
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes at 400 degrees, until cheese is melted 
- Garnish with oregano and basil 

Serve right out of the squash and enjoy! 


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