Spaghetti squash and meatballs

January 20, 2014

Spaghetti squash with chicken meatballs in a fresh tomato sauce.

FOR THE MEATBALLS
2 cups white bread, torn into small pieces (I used Ciabatta)
1 cup 1% milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ounces pancetta, diced small
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, grated
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

FOR THE SPAGHETTI SQUASH
1-3 pound spaghetti squash, halved and seeds removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper

FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE
2 pounds of Kumato tomatoes, cut in half (you can also use Roma)
Olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
Dried basil
1 clove garlic

FOR THE MEATBALLS In a bowl, add the milk and the bread. Mix until the bread is submerged into the milk. Set aside. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a sauté pan. Add the pancetta and cook...
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Nutritions

Calories
2237

Sodium
4136mg
172% DV

Fat
109g
168% DV

Protein
142g
285% DV

Carbs
158g
54% DV

Fiber
27g
110% DV