Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Meatballs

Submitted by Jo SB

"Cheap dinner option"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 large spaghetti squash
• 2 tablespoons oil
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 (565 g) jar marinara sauce
• 457 g ground turkey
• 1⁄3 cup parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
• 1⁄4 cup white onion, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
2. Use a fork to pierce holes down the side of the spaghetti squash. Microwave for 5 minutes.
3. When the squash is cool enough to touch (5-10 minutes), slice the squash open, length-wise, with a sharp knife.
4. Scoop out the seeds and drizzle the squash with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Roast the squash cut-side down for 40 minutes, until easily pierced with a knife.
6. In a large bowl, gently mix together the ground turkey, onion, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Form meatballs, and transfer to a greased baking sheet.
7. Bake in the oven at 400°F/200°C for 20 minutes, until fully cooked.
8. Using a fork, pull the strands from the cooled spaghetti squash and transfer to serving dish.
9. Top with hot marinara sauce, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.