Name: Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds) -; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided -; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed -; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander -; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil -; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano -; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) -; 2 teaspoons olive oil -; 1 medium onion, chopped -; 1 garlic clove, minced -; 2 cups chopped collard greens -; 1 cup chopped fresh spinach -; 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese -; 2 plum tomatoes, chopped -; 1 cup pasta sauce -; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -

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35 min.

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Ingredients for - Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole

1. 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds) -

2. 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided -

3. 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed -

4. 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander -

5. 1/4 teaspoon dried basil -

6. 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano -

7. 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) -

8. 2 teaspoons olive oil -

9. 1 medium onion, chopped -

10. 1 garlic clove, minced -

11. 2 cups chopped collard greens -

12. 1 cup chopped fresh spinach -

13. 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese -

14. 2 plum tomatoes, chopped -

15. 1 cup pasta sauce -

16. 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole

1. Stage

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 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly.

2. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix 1/4 teaspoon salt with remaining seasonings; add to beef, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium heat; remove from pan.

3. Stage

In same pan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in collard greens, spinach, ricotta and remaining salt; remove from heat.

4. Stage

Using a fork, separate strands of spaghetti squash; stir into greens mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with the plum tomatoes, meatballs, sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, 30-35 minutes.