Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

From Rachael's EveryDay Menu Planner.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  large spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded (about 4 lbs)
• 3  tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1  lb  uncooked  chicken sausage or 1  lb turkey sausage, casings removed
• 3⁄4 cup  plain breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese (more to taste, for me that'd be a LOT more)
• 8  basil leaves, torn

Directions

1. Place the squash, cut side up, on a damp paper towel in a microwavable dish. Microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Using a fork, scrape the strands of squash into a microwavable bowl and toss with the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Meanwhile, combine the sausage with the bread crumbs and form into 1-inch meatballs.
5. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
6. Add the meatballs and cook, stirring, until browned, about 6 minutes.
7. Cover and cook over low heat until cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
8. Reheat the shredded squash in the microwave and top with the meatballs, cheese and basil.