Spaghetti and Meatballs

Name: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash; 1 large red pepper; 1 lb. ground chicken; 2 clove garlic; 1/2 tsp. red pepper; 1/2 tsp. rosemary; 8 oz. whole-grain spaghetti; 2 c. lower-sodium marinara sauce; basil leaves

Published: Jul 28, 2013

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

485

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You can never go wrong with a heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

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Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line 18-inch by 12-inch jelly-roll pan with foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high.
2. Step 2With knife, pierce squash all over. Place on microwave-safe pie plate or shallow bowl. Microwave on High 7 minutes. Turn over; microwave another 10 minutes or until very tender when pierced with knife.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, arrange sliced pepper in single layer on half of prepared pan. In medium bowl, mix chicken with garlic, crushed red pepper, rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using rounded measuring tablespoon, form mixture into 1-inch balls; place on other half of prepared pan. Spray sliced pepper and meatballs with cooking spray. Roast 15 minutes or until meatballs are golden and cooked through (165 degrees F).
4. Step 4While meatballs roast, cook spaghetti as label directs. Drain well; return to pot.
5. Step 5When squash is cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. With fork, scrape squash strands into pot with pasta. Add marinara sauce, roasted red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss until combined. Divide among 4 serving plates. Top each with meatballs. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.