Microwave Spaghetti Squash Meatballs Recipe By Tasty Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Sprinkle the cut sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then brush both sides with olive oil. Put the squash, cut-side up, in a baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Roast 20 minutes, then uncover and continue roasting until the squash is tender, about 35 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the meatballs: Brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Pulse the celery, carrot, onion, garlic and parsley in a food processor to make a paste. Transfer half of the vegetable paste to a bowl; add the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, 1 cup parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt and mix with your hands until just combined. Form into about 24 two-inch meatballs; transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until firm but not cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Make the sauce: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the remaining vegetable paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until it looks dry, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree; rinse each can with 1 cup water and add to the pot. Stir in the basil, oregano and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a simmer, then add the meatballs and simmer until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the basil.
• Use a fork to scrape the spaghetti squash flesh into strands; transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan. Season with salt. Divide the squash among bowls and top each with some meatballs, sauce and the remaining 1 tablespoon parmesan.
• This recipe makes extra sauce and meatballs. Let cool completely, then freeze in a storage container for up to one month.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Use a fork to pierce holes down the side of the spaghetti squash. Microwave for 5 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• When the squash is cool enough to touch (5-10 minutes), slice the squash open, length-wise, with a sharp knife.
• Scoop out the seeds and drizzle the squash with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Roast the squash cut-side down for 40 minutes, until easily pierced with a knife.
• In a large bowl, gently mix together the ground turkey, onion, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Form meatballs, and transfer to a greased baking sheet.
• Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, until fully cooked.
• Using a fork, pull the strands from the cooled spaghetti squash and transfer to serving dish.
• Top with hot marinara sauce, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
• Enjoy!

MICROWAVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Carefully cut stem end off the spaghetti squash. Poke a few small slits in the squash in a dotted line where you plan to slice the squash. Carefully cut between the slits until the squash is cut in half. Scoop out seeds and pulp.
• Place squash in a 9x13-inch microwave-safe dish, cut-side down. Pour water into the dish so it is at least 1/2 inch deep.
• Microwave on high power until skin is soft and can be pierced with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. If dish is too big to rotate, turn off the turntable and rotate dish halfway through.

MICROWAVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Pierce squash with a fork. Place on paper towel in microwave; cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes per pound or until squash is soft. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and scoop out pulp. Set aside. In a 2-qt. casserole, toss red pepper, onion, garlic and olive oil. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/4 minutes or until slightly soft. Add tomato, zucchini, mushrooms, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Toss with squash and serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEATBALL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut the squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place halves on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, for 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly., Preheat oven to 350°. Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt with remaining seasonings; add to beef, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat; remove from pan., In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in collard greens, spinach, ricotta and remaining salt; remove from heat., Using a fork, separate strands of spaghetti squash; stir into greens mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with the plum tomatoes, meatballs, sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, 30-35 minutes.

MICROWAVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH & MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Slice the spaghetti squash in half. If you're having difficult, poke some holes with a knife, then microwave for 5 minutes.
• Scoop out the seeds and innards with a spoon, then rub oil, salt, and pepper all over the surface.
• Microwave for about 10-15 minutes until the squash is tender and pulls away from the skin easily.
• Using a fork, shred the squash into noodle-like strands.
• Microwave the meatballs with the pasta sauce, covered, for about 2 minutes or until the meatballs are fully heated through.
• Spoon the meatballs and sauce on top of each spaghetti squash half, garnish with the Parmesan and parsley.
• Enjoy!