Spaghetti (Squash) & (Gluten Free) Meatballs

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Who doesn't love spaghetti and meatballs? Lately I've been obsessed with spaghetti squash, also making Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats and Chicken Pad Thai with Spaghetti Squash. But today I'm making spaghetti and meatballs with spaghetti squash, gluten free beef meatballs, and homemade pasta sauce. Feel free to also pair this with some standard pasta as well! This recipe here is very similar to my Zoodles and Meatballs, where that recipe instead uses zoodles instead of spaghetti squash and turkey instead of beef
Time
Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
1 hour

Total Time:
1 hours 10 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:
$2.72
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Squash
  • 3 lb Spaghetti squash
  • 1 tbsp Basil, dried
  • 1 tbsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
Meatballs
  • 1.3 lb Ground beef, 93/7
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/3 cup Oat flour
  • 1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Basil, dried
  • 2 tbsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
Sauce
Instructions
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  1. Preheat your oven to 400F, and line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper (one for the squash, and the other for the meatballs)
  2. Cut your squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, season the squash (basil, oregano, salt, and pepper), and add to the sheet cut side down. Prick the top with a fork
  3. Roast the squash at 400F for about 1 hour, or until fork tender
    1. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together your meatball ingredients - ground meat, egg, oat flour, cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper
    2. Scoop your meat mix into 30 meatballs, about 24 g each. Roll into a ball, and place on the other cookie sheet
    1. Roast the meatballs at 400F for about 16 minutes, or until the internal temperature is at least 160F
    2. Serve your spaghetti squash and meatballs with sauce
    Notes
    1. You can also use this meatball recipe to make a meatloaf. Below is a ground turkey meatloaf I made. Just shape the meat mixture on a parchment lined pan, and baked at 400F for 1 hour.

    1. You can optionally mix your spaghetti squash and meatballs with some pasta, either whole wheat or red lentil pasta. Below is the nutrition facts assuming you make 8 oz (227 g, or half a standard size box) of whole wheat pasta
    Nutrient Without Pasta With Pasta
    Calories 385 545
    Protein 32.9 g  39.2 g 
    Fat 14.0 g  15.3 g 
    Net Carbs 27.3 g 56.5 g
    Fiber 8.8 g  12.9 g 
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    Nutrition Facts
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    Calories: 385
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    Total Fat: 14.0g (18 %)
    Saturated Fat: 5.3g (26 %)
    Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 4.9g
    Cholesterol: 121mg (40 %)
    Sodium: 1408mg (61 %)
    Total Carbohydrate: 36.1g (13 %)
    Fiber: 8.8g (31 %)
    Net Carbs: 27.3g
    Total Sugar: 12.5g
    Protein: 32.9g (66 %)
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    Vitamin B12: 2.81mcg (117 %)
    Vitamin D: 0.37mcg (2 %)
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    Calcium: 257mg (20 %)
    Iron: 7.98mg (44 %)
    Magnesium: 120mg (29 %)
    Potassium: 1145mg (24 %)
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    Glycemic Index
    :
    31.9

    Glycemic Load
    :
    11.6


    Sources of Inspiration
    https://www.poormanprotein.com/recipes/meatballs


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