Name: Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 small spaghetti squash; 1 1/2 c. marinara sauce; 1/2 lb. ground turkey (at least 90% lean) or chicken; 1/4 lb. raw Italian chicken sausage; 1 medium carrot; 2 clove garlic; 1 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 large egg white; 1/4 c. whole-wheat bread crumbs; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan

Step 1Heat the broiler. Cut ½ in. from the top and bottom of the squash, then cut in half lengthwise. Place the squash, cut-side down, on a plate and microwave on high until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 2Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the turkey, sausage, carrot, garlic, parsley, egg white, bread crumbs, oil and Parmesan. Form the mixture into 2-in. balls (about 12) and place them on a foil-lined, broiler-proof baking sheet. Broil until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3While the meatballs cook, warm the marinara sauce in a large skillet over low heat. Toss the meatballs in the sauce to coat.

Step 4Working on a plate or cutting board, scoop out and discard the squash seeds. With a fork, gently scrape the strands of flesh into a bowl. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the squash.

Turkey Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash

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