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Spaghetti Squash and Meatball Casserole

Spaghetti Squash with Paleo Meatiballs, Keto Friendly, Low Carb. Paleo, Gluten free.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Keto Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Angela Roberts

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quick tomato sauce recipe below
  • meatballs recipe below
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup pecorino romano or parmesan
  • parsley
  • red chili flakes
  • salt
  • pepper

Quick Tomato Sauce

  • 1 can San Marzano Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 onion

Easy Paleo Meatballs

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (can mix with beef and pork)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 small egg
  • 1/2 cup pecorino romano or parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Make Spaghetti Squash

  • Roast spaghetti squash
  • Soften spaghetti squash by microwaving for five minutes.
  • Or you can just cut in half, lengthwise.
  • Scrape out seeds and stringy parts.
  • Put face down in pot. Add water up to about 3 inches.
  • Roast for 40 minutes or until softened.

Make Meatballs

  • Pour milk over ground beef.
  • Season meat with parsley, 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese, egg, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Shape into medium sized meatballs. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees F.
  • Add to sauce and simmer on low, while you are preparing spaghetti squash.

Tomato Sauce

  • Crush tomatoes with hand.
  • Heat olive oil.
  • Add onion and garlic. Add tomatoes to pot. You may need to add a little bit of water.
  • You can choose to smooth out the sauce using a stick blender.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes while squash is baking. Add meatballs as soon as they are ready.

Assemble

  • Shred spaghetti squash with a fork.
  • Paper towel moisture off of squash.
  • Arrange in casserole dish.
  • Slice meatballs and arrange in dish.
  • Toss with Sauce. You may not use all of the sauce, depending as to how much you have.
  • Add mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees F. or until all cheese is melted.
  • Allow to cool about ten minutes. Serve with extra Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese.

Notes

You can use ground beef, loose Italian sausage or a mix of of beef/pork.
Net cabs: 7 with Six Servings

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g