Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds spaghetti squash
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• One 16-ounce can San Marzano diced tomatoes
• One 16-ounce can San Marzano tomato sauce
• 2 pounds ground turkey meat
• 1 loaf Italian bread, chopped
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 bunch fresh basil, large stems removed, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Halve the squash lengthwise and remove the seeds.
2. Place on a baking sheet, cut-side up. Roast the squash until softened, 30 to 40 minutes depending on size.
3. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Saute the garlic and onions until translucent. Add the tomatoes and simmer on low heat, about 45 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, bread, milk, Parmesan, basil and parsley and mix well. Form into 2-inch meatballs.
4. Heat a few tablespoons of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the meatballs until browned on all sides. Cook in batches if needed. Transfer the meatballs to the tomato sauce and simmer until cooked through.
5. Using a fork, remove the squash flesh from the skin and stir the squash into the tomato sauce. Serve the squash topped with meatballs.