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Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
This healthier Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs is quick and easy to prep and cooks hands off in the slow cooker! This family friendly meal is a hit with kids and adults.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
- 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp Italian seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 24 oz marinara sauce (1 jar)
- 3 lbs spaghetti squash
Instructions
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, broth, parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Use a spoon, or your hands to work the mixture until everything is evenly combined.Roll meat into 24 balls, about 1.5-2 in in diameter.
- Pour the marinara sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker. Nestle the meatballs into the sauce. Then gently place the spaghetti squash on top of the meatballs, cut side down.
- Cook on low for 4 hours, or high for 2.5 hours.
- Once done, remove the spaghetti squash (careful, it will be very hot!) Use a fork to remove the inside of the spaghetti squash and discard the rind.
- You can serve by either mixing the spaghetti squash into the marinara and meatballs, or by mounding the squash on a plate and piling meatballs on top. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
3meatballs
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
910mg
(38%)
Potassium
769mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
632IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3meatballs | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 910mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 769mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 632IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.