Dairy-free Spaghetti Squash And Meatballs

This Dairy-Free Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional spaghetti and meatballs. The spaghetti squash serves as a nutritious, gluten-free, and dairy-free base for the flavorful meatballs and sauce.

Dairy-free Spaghetti Squash And Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash halves, cut side down, on a baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, almond flour, parsley, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  5. Pour the crushed tomatoes over the meatballs in the skillet. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Use a fork to scrape the cooked spaghetti squash into strands. Divide the squash among plates, top with the meatballs and sauce, and sprinkle with nutritional yeast if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Baking sheet Large bowl Large skillet

Tools

Knife Fork

Serving suggestions

Serve the Dairy-Free Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs with a side salad and a sprinkle of fresh basil for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, you can also use store-bought dairy-free meatballs and sauce to simplify the recipe.

Cost

$15