Meatballs Atop Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Unconventional spaghetti is the best way to go on a Paleo diet. Try these meatballs atop spaghetti squash, and you will be asking for seconds, even thirds.
Servings 4 people
Calories 543kcal
Cost 10
Ingredients
- 2 spaghetti squashes halved and seeded
- 1 lb. ground pork veal, beef, or a combination of the three
- ½ onion chopped
- ½ cup white mushrooms finely chopped
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ tsp. dried basil
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp. honey
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 8 oz. white mushrooms sliced
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup red wine
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Place squash on a baking sheet, and cut side down. Place in the oven and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the center is tender.2 spaghetti squashes
- In a large bowl, combine meat with onion, mushrooms, egg, spices, and honey, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well.1 lb. ground pork, ½ onion, ½ cup white mushrooms, 1 egg, ¼ tsp. dried oregano, ¼ tsp. dried basil, 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, 1 tsp. honey, ½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. pepper, 8 oz. white mushrooms
- Using a large spoon and your hands, roll approximately 16 2-inch meatballs. Place on a baking sheet spaced out and bake for 15-20 minutes or until juices run clear.
- While the meatballs are cooking, sauté sliced mushrooms in olive oil - in a large skillet over medium heat. Do so for approximately 5 minutes, or until mushrooms are golden brown.1 tbsp. olive oil
- When the meatballs are cooked, add them to the pan, along with the thyme and beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.1 tsp. dried thyme, 1 cup beef broth
- Add the wine to the skillet and continue cooking for a few minutes to combine flavors.¼ cup red wine
- To serve, fill the center of the squash with meatballs and sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 1222mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1326IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 6mg