Spaghetti Squash with Cheesy Meatballs & Garlic Herb Butter

Introduction:
A delicious and healthy twist on a classic Italian dish! This Spaghetti Squash with Cheesy Meatballs & Garlic Herb Butter is a flavorful combination of tender spaghetti squash, cheesy filling, savory meatballs, and rich garlic herb butter. It’s the perfect low-carb meal to satisfy your cravings while keeping it light and nutritious.

Ingredients:
For the Squash & Filling:
2 spaghetti squash, halved & seeds removed
1 ¼ cups whole milk or heavy cream
6 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
½ cup shredded mozzarella or gouda
1 ¼ cups grated parmesan cheese, divided
Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
1 egg
¼ cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
For the Garlic Herb Butter:
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
Kosher salt & pepper, to taste
How to Make:
Step 1: Prepare the Spaghetti Squash