Dinner for 6
Spaghetti Squash Meatballs
Roasted spaghetti squash pairs with beef meatballs and tomato sauce for a vegetable-based pasta-style meal.
$8.07for 4 servings
$2.02 per serving$8.07 for 4
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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeLow-carbKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 34 oz | $3.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.10 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup white onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 + 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups tomato sauce
Steps
- Cut the squash in half, remove the seeds, place it cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish with water, and microwave for 12 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with oil.
- Mix the beef, parsley, Italian seasoning, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic, then shape the mixture into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until they reach 160 F.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil and the tomato sauce in a large skillet, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Scrape the squash strands into bowls, top with the sauce and meatballs, and serve.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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