Spaghetti Squash And Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 large spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 jar marinara sauce

Meatballs:

1 pound ground turkey
⅓ cup parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
¼ cup white onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup grated parmesan
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.

2. Use a fork to pierce holes down the side of the spaghetti squash. Microwave for 5 minutes.

3. When the squash is cool enough to touch (5-10 minutes), slice the squash open, length-wise, with a sharp knife.

4. Scoop out the seeds and drizzle the squash with oil. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Roast the squash cut-side down for 40 minutes, until easily pierced with a knife.

6. 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.

7. Bake in the oven at 400°F/200°C for 20 minutes, until fully cooked.

8. Using a fork, pull the strands from the cooled spaghetti squash and transfer to serving dish.

9. Top with hot marinara sauce, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.