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Crock Pot Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs

A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender spaghetti squash topped with juicy meatballs, all cooked in a slow cooker for maximum ease and taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 pound ground halal beef (or chicken) You can substitute with ground turkey or tofu.
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Can be gluten-free.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 oz marinara sauce Ensure it’s halal compliant.
  • to taste Fresh basil or parsley for garnish Optional for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Carefully slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  2. Drizzle a little olive oil over the cut sides and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
Meatball Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground halal beef (or chicken), breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, yielding about 12-15 meatballs.
Cooking
  1. Place the halved spaghetti squash cut-side down in the crock pot. Nestle the meatballs around and on top of the squash.
  2. Pour the marinara sauce evenly over everything.
  3. Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Serving
  1. When ready, carefully remove the squash from the pot and use a fork to scrape out the strands.
  2. Serve the spaghetti squash topped with meatballs and sauce, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Notes

To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the meatballs and sauce separately from the spaghetti squash for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.