INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n1 spaghetti squash, halved
\n1 lb grass-fed ground beef and\/or bison
\n1 shallot, chopped
\n4 cloves of garlic, chopped
\n1\/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
\n2 tbsp dried basil
\n1 tbsp dried oregano
\n1 tsp paprika
\n1 egg
\n1\u20132 cups marinara sauce of your choice
\n1\/4 cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish
\n2 tbsp butter (optional, you can use EVOO instead but I highly recommend organic unsalted butter)<\/p>\n
INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\nPreheat oven to 400 degrees.\u00a0Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds.\u00a0Drizzle both halves with olive oil and salt, place flesh side down on baking sheet.\u00a0Roast for 30\u2013<\/span>40 minutes, or until you can insert a sharp knife with little resistance.<\/p>\nMeanwhile, combine shallot, garlic, parmesan, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, meat, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Form meatballs (about 2 inches diameter, I usually end up with about 15 meatballs) and place on baking sheet.\u00a0Add to oven and bake for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n
Heat sauce in saucepan, and when meatballs are cooked, toss them in the sauce to combine. Simmer.<\/p>\n
When squash is done, scoop out the strands into bowl with butter, a little olive oil, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Place squash in bowls or on plates, top with meatballs and sauce, and garnish with parmesan and parsley.<\/p>\n
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\nMichaela is a certified holistic health + lifestyle coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and a registered yoga teacher. In addition to her dedicated yoga practice, Michaela loves music, travel, cooking + eating healthy food (of course), and spending time with her family and friends.\u00a0<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n
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