Spaghetti Squash Florentine

Spaghetti Squash Florentine

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • Parmesan and parsley, garnish

Turkey Meatball Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Creamy Florentine Sauce:

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped or 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 8-10 kalamata olives (optional)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise (tip to tail), and remove seeds and pulp in the center. Place onto a baking sheet with the inside flesh facing up and season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 1 hour.
  2. For the meatballs, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper. Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the same oven as spaghetti squash (400 degrees) for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Prepare the sauce by heating a skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, shallot, and garlic. Sauté lightly until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes (or whole cherry tomatoes), spinach and olives. Season with salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes until the spinach begins to wilt. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat. Stir in the parmesan and adjust any seasonings as desired.
  4. Once squash is cool enough to handle, scrape the inside with a fork to release the “spaghetti” from the sides. Serve with creamy florentine sauce, meatballs, and garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese.
Source: Created by Bonnie Rodenberger

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