Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs

by Iowa Girl Eats

Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs is a low-carb way to enjoy spaghetti & meatballs!

Ingredients (serves 4)

·         2 medium-sized spaghetti squash

·         olive oil

·         salt & pepper

·         1 cup marinara sauce

·         1lb prepared meatballs (or 1 batch Sneaky Meatballs made with turkey OR beef)

·         1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 

Instructions

·         Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

·         Pierce the center of the spaghetti squash several times on all sides with a small, sharp knife then microwave for 3 minutes, flipping once.

·         Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise with a very sharp knife, then remove seeds with a spoon. Lay halves cut side up on a foil-lined, non-stick sprayed baking sheet then brush with oil and season liberally with salt & pepper. 

·         Roast for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the thickest part of the squash meets no resistance.

·         Let cool for 10 minutes.

·         While squash is roasting, prepare and bake meatballs.

·         When squash is cool enough to handle, scrape flesh every which way with a fork to loosen and fluff strands.

·         Top with 4 hot meatballs, 1/4 cup sauce, and 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese each, then broil until cheese is golden brown and bubbly