A lighter and low carb option for a classic comfort-food favourite!

Macros:

Per Serving.
Calories: 366
Protein: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fat: 24 g

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs

– 2 lb lean ground beef

– 1 cup onion finely chopped

– 4 cloves of garlic minced

– 2 eggs

– 2 tsp salt

– 1/2 tsp pepper

– 2 tbsp fresh parsley minced

For the Spaghetti Squash

– 1 Spaghetti Squash, cut in half

– Olive Oil

– Salt

– Pepper

For the Tomato Sauce

– 2 bottles of strained tomatoes

– 1 cup onion finely chopped

– 4 cloves of garlic minced

– Fresh Basil

– Salt and Pepper to taste

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Method:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 F. Lay parchment paper on baking tray.

Step 2: Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds

Step 3: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper. Flip squash so that it is skin side up and poke holes with a fork. Once oven is preheated, bake for 40 min 

Step 4:  Place the ground beef in a bowl and gently mix onion, garlic, eggs, salt, pepper and parsley until combined. Do not overwork

Step 5: In a medium-high heat pan, drizzle olive oil and cook each meatball about 3 min per side until golden brown. Place cooked meatballs on a plate aside

Step 6: In the same skillet over medium heat, add more oil if needed and sauté onions until golden brown. Add in garlic and stir for one minute

Step 7: Pour in strained tomatoes. Add 2 bay leafs and bring to a light boil

Step 8: Add meatballs to pan with tomato sauce. Partially cover the pan and let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Step 9: Add basil, salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for another 5 min

Step 10: Once the squash has cooled a bit, use a fork to scrape the strands. Place into a bowl and top with tomato sauce and meatballs! Garnish with fresh basil

Step 11: Tuck a napkin into your shirt, and enjoy!

Perfect Pairings:

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