Name: Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash Marinara
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs:; 1 pound ground beef (grass fed if you can get your hands on it!); 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/4 yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh oregano (or 1/2 teaspoon dried); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon all seasons salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; a few shakes of tabasco (or your favorite hot sauce); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 grated Parmesan cheese; 10 fresh mini mozzarella balls (most grocery stores sell them in the dairy/deli section); For the Spaghetti Squash:; (1) 2 pound spaghetti squash, roasted (see post for link to step-by-step tutorial); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; For the Marinara Sauce:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup yellow onion, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional; 5 - 6 cloves of garlic, minced; (1) 32 oz can of crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup basil, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt