MEAL PREP MONDAY - SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Spaghetti squash is a healthy alternative to regular pasta. For instance, 100 grams of pasta has 361 calories and 75 grams carbohydrates where as spaghetti squash has only 31 calories per 100 grams and only 7 grams of carbohydrates. Spaghetti squash also has comparable amounts of vitamins and minerals to normal spaghetti and is 100% natural.


Spaghetti squash is a another great food to prepare at the beginning of the week that will still be delicious days later. 

Try this healthy alternative this week! 

Spaghetti Squash Dinner (about 4 servings)

Ingredients:

1 Medium sized spaghetti squash
1 Cup pasta sauce with garlic and onions
2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese 
5 Frozen meatballs per serving


Directions:

1. Take a fork and stab the spaghetti squash 2 inches apart all the way around. 
   
2. Put spaghetti squash in a microwave safe container and cook for 10 minutes. 
   
3. Let the spaghetti squash cool for 10 minutes.
   
4. Cut the spaghetti squash open and, using a fork, scrap the inside out of each squash.
   
5. Pour warmed up pasta sauce over the spaghetti squash and add warmed, cooked meatballs. 
   
6. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. 

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