Butternut Squash Noodles with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs

4.86 from 7 votes

Butternut Squash Noodles with tomato sauce makes a healthy version of spaghetti and meatballs. This easy lean and green recipe only takes 10 minutes and is a delicious low calorie meal.

Total Time10

Yield:

Author: Amy Locurto

Calories: 186kcal

Ingredients

1 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
2 cloves Garlic minced
10 oz Prepared butternut squash noodles
1.5 cup Tomato basil pasta sauce, or marinara
5 oz Frozen meatballs (4-6 meatballs)
2 tbsp Fresh basil chopped
2 tbsp Chopped Kalamata Olives optional

Instructions

In a large skillet with a lid, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Saute the minced garlic for about one minute, until fragrant.
Add butternut squash noodles to the skillet and cover. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles start to soften. Uncover and toss the noodles. Continue to let them cook, uncovered, for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the pasta sauce to the skillet and toss into the noodles. Cook the noodles with the pasta sauce until they are as soft as you like them.
Stir in the chopped basil and olives.
Serve immediately. Garnish with whole basil leaves (optional).

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: butternut squash, lean and green, low calorie, low carb, meat, meatballs, vegetables

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