Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti Squash:
- 2 medium spaghetti squashes*
Creamy Tomato Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ medium yellow or white onion (peeled and diced)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- ½ Tbsp. dried oregano leaves
- 1 32 oz. can whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp. coarse salt
- ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ tsp. granulated sugar
- 2 oz. about ¼ cup cream cheese
Italian Meatballs:
- Click the link above for the recipe.
Garnishes:
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley (chopped)
Instructions
To make spaghetti squash:
- Slice spaghetti squashes in half and scoop out the seeds. Place face-down in a baking dish. Pour ½ cup water into the dish. Microwave on high 10-12 minutes, or until fork-tender or bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes, or until fork-tender. Let slightly cool, then use a fork to loosen strands of squash. For serving, leave squash strands in the shell or remove and place in bowls.
To make tomato sauce:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven or high-sided pan to medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté 6-7 minutes or until soft. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning and oregano. Add tomatoes and fresh basil and bring to a simmer. Crush the tomatoes with a wooden spoon, then let simmer 10-15 minutes. Stir in salt and black pepper. Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until very smooth, or transfer mixture to a blender and puree until very smooth. Stir in sugar and cream cheese until cream cheese is melted. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
To make meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack and coat with cooking spray. Place all ingredients into a large bowl and mix with your hands until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Form into 2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared rack. Bake 17-20 minutes or until meatballs are set and internal temperature reaches 155 degrees.
- Serve spaghetti squash with meatballs and creamy tomato sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
*The spaghetti squash can be cooked in the oven @ 400 degrees for about an hour, or until fork tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main