Turkey Meatball Spaghetti Squash
This delicious Turkey Meatball Spaghetti Squash is a kid-friendly, high-protein dinner that’s both fun and nutritious! Juicy, homemade turkey meatballs are paired with roasted spaghetti squash, offering a light and healthy alternative to traditional pasta. Packed with lean protein and fiber, this dish is a great way to introduce more veggies into dinner while still keeping things flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients:
10 ozs Extra Lean Ground Turkey
1/2 Yellow Onion (small, finely diced)
1/2 Garlic (clove, minced)
1/2 tsp Dried Basil
1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
1/8 tsp Sea Salt
1 Spaghetti Squash (medium, halved lengthwise, seeds removed)
1/3 cup Tomato Sauce
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, garlic, basil, thyme, and salt. Form the mixture into meatballs and transfer to one of the baking sheets.
3. On a separate baking sheet, place the spaghetti squash flesh-side down. Cook the squash for about 30 to 35 minutes (or until fork tender), and the meatballs for 15 to 20 minutes (or until cooked through).
4. Meanwhile, warm up the tomato sauce in a saucepan over low-medium heat.
5. When cool enough to handle, use a fork to shred the squash into noodles. Top with the meatballs and tomato sauce. Enjoy!
Notes:
Leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
Serving Size
One serving equals approximately three to four meatballs and half of a spaghetti squash.
More Flavor
Add dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried parsley, and/or egg to the meatball mixture. Use marinara or spaghetti sauce instead of tomato sauce.
Additional Toppings
Fresh basil or nutritional yeast.
Save Time
Use store-bought turkey or chicken frozen meatballs instead.
Make it Vegan
Use veggie meatballs or falafels instead.
Nutrition: (Amount per serving)
Calories 323
Cholesterol 105mg
Fat 12g
Sodium 258mg
Carbs 28g
Vitamin A 1105IU
Fiber 5g
Vitamin C 27mg
Sugar 4g
Calcium 127mg
Protein 29g
Iron 5mg
