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spaghetti squash and meat sauce

Spaghetti Squash & Meat Sauce

Spaghetti Squash & Meat Sauce makes a great low-carb dinner that's both flavorful and filling.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Author :Laura Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

For the squash

  • 1 small spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to season

For the sauce

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 15 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Rub olive oil on the flesh and season with salt and pepper. Place the squash halves, flesh-side down on the baking sheet. Poke the skin a few times with a fork. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add 1/2 tsp of salt to the ground beef and mix well. Form 1 ½” round meatballs. Brown the meatballs in a medium skillet over high heat, about 8 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to medium and add the tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, herbs and remaining salt to the skillet. Stir well. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, while the spaghetti squash cooks. If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tbsp water to loosen it up.
  • When the squash is done, remove from the oven. Using a fork, gently scrap the squash loose from the skin and fluff into strands.
  • Add half the meatballs and sauce to each squash half. Top with mozzarella cheese. Return the squash to the oven and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the tops are melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • The carb count of this dish assumes a squash size that results in 5 cups of cooked squash (about a 4 pound squash).

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.