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Title: Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole
Categories: Squash, Beef, Herbs, Vegetables, Cheese
Yield: 6 Servings
4 lb Spaghetti squash
1/2 ts Salt; divided
1/2 ts Fennel seed
1/4 ts Ground coriander
1/4 ts Dried basil
1/4 ts Dried oregano
1 lb Ground round
2 ts Olive oil
1 md Onion; chopped
1 cl Garlic; minced
2 c Collard greens; chopped
1 c Fresh spinach; chopped
1 c Ricotta cheese
2 Plum tomatoes; chopped
1 c Pasta sauce
1 c Mozzarella cheese; shredded
Cut the squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place halves on a
microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high
until tender, for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool slightly.
Set oven @ 350 F/175 C.
Mix 1/4 ts salt with remaining seasonings; add to beef, mixing
lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2" balls. In a large
skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat; remove from pan.
In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3
to 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in collard
greens, spinach, ricotta, and remaining salt; remove from heat.
Using a fork, separate strands of spaghetti squash; stir into
greens mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9" or 3 qt baking dish.
Top with the plum tomatoes, meatballs, sauce, and cheese. Bake,
uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.
Recipe by Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Recipe FROM:
https://www.tasteofhome.com
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