Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

• 1 large spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded (about 4 lbs)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb uncooked chicken sausage or 1 lb turkey sausage, casings removed
• 34 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 12 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (more to taste, for me that'd be a LOT more)
• 8 basil leaves, torn

1. Place the squash, cut side up, on a damp paper towel in a microwavable dish.
2. Microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Using a fork, scrape the strands of squash into a microwavable bowl and toss with the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Meanwhile, combine the sausage with the bread crumbs and form into 1-inch meatballs.
6. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
7. Add the meatballs and cook, stirring, until browned, about 6 minutes.
8. Cover and cook over low heat until cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
9. Reheat the shredded squash in the microwave and top with the meatballs, cheese and basil.

unsalted butter, extra virgin olive oil, salt, chicken sausage, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spaghetti-squash-and-meatballs-187774 (may not work)