One-Pan Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
Indulge in a delicious and nutritious One-Pan Spaghetti Squash and Chicken Meatballs covered in melted cheese. This easy-to-make dish is not only healthy but also packed with flavor, making it a perfect option for a quick weeknight dinner. Enjoy this comforting and satisfying meal with your whole family.
Ingredients
For the Squash:
- 2 spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated parmesan
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Prepare the spaghetti squash: Cut the spaghetti squash widthwise and brush or spray olive oil over the exposed squash. Use a fork to pierce the skin of the squash a few times per piece. Place the squash cut-side down on a large baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool until you can handle it. Lower the oven temperature to 400°F.
- Make the meatballs while the spaghetti squash cools: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix together using your hands or a large spoon until well combined.
- Prepare the squash: Once the squash has cooled slightly, remove it from the pan. Using a fork, scrape out the spaghetti squash strands onto the sheet pan. Add the marinara sauce and mix to combine, using your hands for the easiest method. Spread the sauced spaghetti squash evenly across the sheet pan.
- Form and place the meatballs: Use a cookie scoop to form the meatballs and evenly distribute them on top of the spaghetti squash. You should have about 12 meatballs, so arrange them in a 3x4 formation. Cover the spaghetti squash with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. If some cheese gets on top of the meatballs, that's okay.
- Bake and serve: Place the sheet pan back in the oven and bake until the meatballs are cooked through, about 30 minutes. Once done, remove the sheet pan from the oven, serve your delicious baked spaghetti squash with meatballs, and enjoy!