Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Boats

If you have never had Spaghetti Squash, now is the time to try it.  Most people love spaghetti or pasta dishes, especially the classic Spaghetti & Meatballs.  I made stuffed spaghetti squash boats with sauce, fresh mozzarella, and turkey meatballs – and they were delicious. 

Try and eat spaghetti squash if you never have.  It has great flavor, texture, and can be incorporated into many dishes.  Plus – it is incredibly easy to make.  All you have to do is cut the squash down the center and roast in the oven at 375 for about 45 minutes. I roast mine flesh side facing down so all the excess liquid drains out.  If it is a larger squash, you may have to roast it a bit longer.  When the squash is done, you will be able to take a fork and scrape the flesh of the squash so it forms spaghetti like strand – hence the name.  You can leave the squash strands in the skin of the squash which saves on clean up time! 

While the squash is baking, make turkey meatballs.  This is the same recipe I have used in other recipes, which is ground turkey, garlic, parsley, 1 egg, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs.  In a bowl, grate 2 cloves of garlic with a fine grater.  Add a bunch of fresh parsley chopped.  Throw in about ½ cup of parmesan cheese (reduced fat).  Combine these ingredients with the ground turkey and mix in 1 egg.  Add breadcrumbs until the meat mixture easily makes meatballs (probably 1/3 cup).  Add salt and other seasonings if you wish.  Make small meatballs using a tablespoon measuring spoon.  I prefer smaller meatballs so you can have some in each bite.  Bake the meatballs at 375 for about 20 minutes. 

Take the squash boats, add your favorite sauce, add some meatballs to each and some cubes of fresh mozzarella cheese.  Bake in the oven for another 10 minutes until the sauce is warmed through.  These are SO filling and very delicious.  The possibilities are endless with spaghetti squash – I have another in the fridge as they were buy one get one free and will be making them again next week but with different toppings!