Whole30 Squashgetti and Meatballs

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When you don't want carbs but are craving Italian, there are not many options available. We find this dish hearty and satisfying, even without the flour and fat. It's a great low-carb, Whole30® version of classic spaghetti and meatballs.

Submitted by Biondini
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ½ onion, minced

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (Optional)

  • 1 (13.5 ounce) jar Whole30® spaghetti sauce (such as Trader Joe's® Puttanesca or Costco's® Blue Parrot)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush spaghetti squash halves with a thin layer of avocado oil and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 45 minutes.

  3. While squash bakes, combine ground beef, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper in a bowl. Mix with your hands until everything is well incorporated. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch sized balls and place in a single layer in a glass baking dish. Add to squash in the hot oven and cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.

  4. Pour spaghetti sauce into a saucepan over medium heat. Carefully transfer cooked meatballs into sauce, shaking off any excess grease from baking. Cover saucepan and simmer on low heat until warmed through, 10 to 15 minutes.

  5. Remove spaghetti squash from oven and scrape out flesh using tongs and a fork. Place 1/2 of the squash in a bowl and cover with 1/2 the meatballs and 1/2 of the sauce. Repeat with remaining squash, meatballs, and sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

902 Calories
57g Fat
56g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 902
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57g 73%
Saturated Fat 17g 87%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 2723mg 118%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 44g 88%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 177mg 14%
Iron 7mg 41%
Potassium 1556mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.