Low Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs – Fun Twist on a Classic Dish!

So, you’ve bid farewell to those high-carb noodles from your pantry. But fear not! It’s time to embrace nature’s healthy noodles: spaghetti squash. If you haven’t tried it yet, get ready for a taste sensation! Picture a mountain of tender spaghetti squash strands, topped with delicious protein and veggie meatballs. It’s a fitness meal fit for a king or queen!

Ingredients: Serves 12 hungry folks!

For the Meatballs:

• 2 pounds of lean, organic, grass-fed ground beef
• 1 pound of lean, sweet turkey sausage
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 3 omega-3 eggs
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Dash of salt and pepper
• Optional: A handful of olives for extra fun!

For the Sauce:

• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato paste
• A splash of white wine (because why not?)
• 2 cups fresh basil, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• Another dash of salt and pepper

For the Noodles:

• 1 spaghetti squash

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Take your spaghetti squash and give it a good wash. Now, grab a knife and poke it all over. Place it right on the middle oven rack and let it bake for about an hour. Once it’s done, take it out and let it cool. Once cooled, slice it in half and scoop out those seeds. Then, using a large spoon, scoop out those beautiful spaghetti squash strands into a bowl. Set aside for later fun!
2. Now, let’s make some meatballs! Throw all of your meatball ingredients into a big bowl and get your hands dirty. Mix it all together until it’s nicely combined, then shape them into large, golf ball-sized meatballs.
3. Time to get saucy! Combine all of your sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and mix them up real good.
4. Now, you’ve got options! You can either cook your meatballs in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. For the slow cooker method, just pop those meatballs in, cover them with sauce, and let them cook on low for 6-8 hours. If you prefer the stovetop, put your meatballs in a large pot, cover them with sauce, and let them simmer away on low heat for 2-3 hours.
5. Finally, it’s time to plate up! Grab a scoop of those spaghetti squash noodles, pile on some meatballs, pour over some sauce, and don’t forget to throw on a few olives for that extra fun factor!

Nutrition: Per serving: 266 calories, 12g fat, 426mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 26g protein.

There you have it – a fun twist on a classic dish that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family! Enjoy!