- 1 large spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound uncooked chicken or turkey sausage, casings removed
- 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 basil leaves, torn
- Place the squash, cut side up, on a damp paper towel in a microwavable dish. Microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes. Using a fork, scrape the strands of squash into a microwavable bowl and toss with the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, combine the sausage with the bread crumbs and form into 1-inch meatballs. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, stirring, until browned, about 6 minutes. Cover and cook over low heat until cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
- Reheat the shredded squash in the microwave and top with the meatballs, cheese and basil.