Keto Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs

Carbs
8.91g
Total Time:
80mins
Difficulty
Advanced

Experience the delicious, hearty meal that takes a low-carb spin on the classic Italian taste with our Keto Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs recipe. This dish replaces traditional pasta with spaghetti squash, giving you a texture that still has that familiar comfort, but aligns more closely with a ketogenic diet. Balanced with savory, succulent meatballs made using high-quality 80/20 ground beef, and enriched with diced onions and green peppers, it's a combination that is as flavorful as it is filling.


Having this Keto Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs recipe in your cooking repertoire means you don't have to part ways with your love of Italian cuisine when you're on a keto diet. In fact, using our keto mobile app, you can discover many more such recipes that offer the delight of traditional meals, sans the extra carbs. The additional touch of coconut flour and minced garlic in the meatballs add an unexpected but pleasant hint of sweetness and aroma to the dish. Meanwhile, the inclusion of shredded cheddar provides a melt-in-the-mouth cheesy goodness that wonderfully binds the different components of the meal together.


Each bite of this Keto Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs will surprise you with a burst of flavors - from the sweetest and juiciest spaghetti squash to the tangy Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce and the crunchy Parmesan cheese topping. This meal is more than just a quick, easy dinner - it's an opportunity to experiment with food textures while enjoying the robust and warm Italian flavors you love. So, next time you find yourself yearning for a wholesome, comfort food - that is still keto-friendly - remember that this recipe is just a few taps away on your keto mobile app!


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Ingredients

ground beef16 Oz. Ground Beef (80/20)
onion1/3 large onion
bell pepper1/3 green pepper
coconut flour1 Tablespoon Coconut Flour
garlic1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
cheddar cheese2 Oz. Cheddar Cheese, shredded
egg1 Egg
salt and pepperSalt and Pepper to taste
spaghetti squash1 Spaghetti Squash
parmesan cheese10 teaspoons Parmesan Cheese
rao's marinara sauce24 Oz Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce

Directions

1
Cut Spaghetti Squash in half and scrape out the inside
2
Place face down in a glass container and add water until it goes over the cut portion
3
Cook at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until soft when forked
4
Dice the pepper and onions and divide into three parts
5
Combine the beef, ⅓rd of peppers and onions, coconut flour, 1 egg, cheddar cheese, garlic and salt + pepper
6
Divide into 10 meatballs, approximately 1.5 Oz each and place on a foil lined pan
7
Cook for 25 minutes at 375 degrees or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees
8
Fork the Spaghetti squash and add 100g to each lunch container
9
Add one of each meatball type to each container
10
Add 2 Oz. of tomato sauce
11
Top with 1 tsp. of Shredded Parmesan Cheese
12
Seving Size is 3 meatballs and 100g of Spaghetti Squash
Nutrition Facts
10 servings
Calories
201
% Daily value*

Total Fat 12.55g
8%

Saturated Fat 5.12g
26%

Cholesterol 54.92mg
18%

Sodium 624.38mg
26%

Total Carbohydrate 11.8g
30%

Dietary Fiber 2.88g
12%

Included Sugar 5.49g

Net Carbohydrates 8.91g
45%

Protein 11.69g
16%
Vitamin D 0.17mcg
1%

Calcium 97.4mg
7%

Iron 1.98mg
11%

Potassium 457.68mg
18%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.