Name: Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash (approx. 2 lbs.); Kosher salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing; 2 stalks of celery, chopped (I used 1 cup freeze dried, chopped); 2 large green onions, sliced (use the white and green parts); 6 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound mild Italian sausage; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup crushed pretzels; 1 cup thinly shredded Parmesan cheese (extra if you want to garnish); 2 jars of marinara sauce; about 6 small fresh basil leaves

Description

A delicious version of a family favorite, packed with veggies and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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1 medium spaghetti squash (approx. 2 lbs.)
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 stalks of celery, chopped (I used 1 cup freeze dried, chopped)
2 large green onions, sliced (use the white and green parts)
6 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 pound ground beef
1 pound mild Italian sausage
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup crushed pretzels
1 cup thinly shredded Parmesan cheese (extra if you want to garnish)
2 jars of marinara sauce
about 6 small fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Cut the squash in half, lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Sprinkle the cut sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then brush with olive oil. Place the squash, cut side down on parchment paper-lined baking sheet pan. Roast for about 50 minutes, until tender.
While the squash is baking, prepare the meatballs. Brush a baking sheet with olive oil.
Place celery, onion, garlic, and parsely in a food processor and pulse into a paste and put into a large bowl. Add the beef, sausaage, eggs, pretzels, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix with your hands until blended. Form into about 24 meatballs, depending on the size you want. Place on your prepared baking sheet. Bake about 20 minutes.
While the meatballs are baking, pour your marinara sauce into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When it starts to simmer add the basil and cook until the meatballs are done.
Using a fork, scrape the spaghetti squash insides into strands, and place in a large bowl to serve. I kept the sauce, meatballs and squash separate so that everyone could use whichever components they wanted to.