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Turkey Sausage Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 353kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 99% extra lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 lb Johnsonville ground mild Italian sausage
  • 1 large spaghetti squash (4-5 lbs, about 6 cups cooked)
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 10 oz tomato paste no salt added
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup sweet pepper rings
  • 1/2 cup mirepoix mix (or just onion)
  • 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and rub cut sides with olive oil if desired.  Season with Flavor God garlic lover's seasoning if desired.  Place on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for 40-45 minutes or until flesh can be easily scraped apart with a fork.
  • Add turkey, sausage, egg whites, and breadcrumbs to a large bowl and mix with your hands to combine.  Form mixture into approx. 1 1/2" meatballs and set aside.
  • Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.  Add olive oil and sauce mirepoix, garlic, and sweet pepper rings until fragrant and tender.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Flavor God seasoning, and basil, then mix.  Remove from heat and drop meatballs into the sauce.
  • Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.  Serve on top of spaghetti squash.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g