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Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs

Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs

Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs. Why we love it: Crockpot recipe, easy to make, easy cleanup, and the kids will love it! Servings 2-3. Approximately. 17g of protein per serving
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole spaghetti squash medium size squash
  • 1 lb italian sausage ground (or you can use ground turkey)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (I used a 14 ounce can)
  • 2 tbsp hot pepper relish (optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic whole
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch oregano
  • 1 pinch basil
  • 1 pinch thyme

Instructions
 

  • Make sure you use a large 6-quart slow cooker for this recipe.
  • Dump your tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic, hot pepper relish and Italian seasoning into your slow cooker and stir well.
  • Cut your squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place your 2 squash halves face down into your slow cooker.
  • Roll your ground sausage into meatballs, then fit as many as you can in the sauce around the squash. I was able to work in about a half pound worth.
  • Cook on High for 3 hours or cook on low for 5 hours.
  • Use a large fork to pull the “spaghetti” out of your squash, then top with your meatballs and sauce.
  • Garnish with parsley if desired!