Healthy Spaghetti
1 or 2 spaghetti squashes (1 squash can serve approximately 2
people)
Meatballs:
1 package extra lean ground turkey
1.5 cups oatmeal
1 jar organic carrot baby food
½ zucchini, shredded
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons basil
1 tablespoon rosemary
Sauce:
1 large can of puréed tomatoes (Try using the low-sodium
option)
1 can tomato paste
¼ cup red wine (Don’t worry, the
alcohol burns off during the cooking
process)
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
2 cloves of garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grape seed oil (or
olive oil)
Toppings:
Grated fresh parmesan
Fresh basil (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
“Spaghetti”:
Cut the squash in half, lengthwise and scoop out the
seeds.
Place face-down in a casserole dish and fill with about 1 inch of
water.
Cover with lid and cook in microwave for 12-15 minutes (depending on
size of squash).
When you are ready to serve, remove your squash halves from the
microwave. Take a fork and scrape widthwise across the squash. You will see the
squash become stringy like spaghetti.
Meatballs:
Combine all ingredients well, and roll into balls (no bigger than a
golf ball).
Bake at 350F for 20 minutes (or until cooked through).
Sauce:
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, place grape seed oil and garlic
until you can smell the garlic
Add all remaining ingredients
Bring to a boil (this is what burns off the alcohol)
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer.