Healthy Baked Spaghetti Squash Dinner
Spaghetti and meatballs are an old school comfort food. This recipe is a healthy spin on this dish for a simple, healthy, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 medium spaghetti squash
- 3 cups water
- 2-3 cups fresh tomato sauce
- 12-15 turkey or quinoa meatballs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
- 3 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped optional
Instructions
- With a fork make multiple holes all around the squash.
- Place the squash in the slow cooker with the water and cook on low for 4-6 hours (high for 2-3 hours). Remove the squash with tongs and place on a cutting board. Allow to cool to the touch.
- Slice the squash in half. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and discard. Using a fork pull the flesh away from the rind and creating short noodle like strands.
- Top each half with tomato sauce of your choice or make a quick blender raw tomato sauce (get the recipe link in the recipe notes below). Top each half with baked turkey or quinoa meatballs (grab the recipe link in the recipe notes below).
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast and freshly chopped oregano. Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
