\n\nWe substituted squash for wheat noodles to make this dish a gluten free, low carb alternative to the classic spaghetti and meatballs. As mentioned in a previous blog posting, eating in a Caloric deficit is necessary for weight loss (4)<\/a>, and spaghetti squash is a tremendous low Calorie alternative to pasta. A cup of cooked spaghetti squash contains only 42 Calories (5)<\/a>, whereas a cup of cooked wheat spaghetti pasta contains 225 Calories (6)<\/a>. So keep yourself shredded this summer with spaghetti squash. \n<\/p>\nItalian Style Turkey Meatballs!<\/strong>
\n\nNo dish from Meals of Steel would be complete without a requisite protein source. Even just a Lean portion of our Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs dish will provide 35 grams of protein. This macronutrient plays a role in numerous physiological functions such as muscle growth, hormone production, and healthy skin (7)<\/a>. We even make our meatballs with gluten-free bread crumbs to keep the dish Celiac friendly!\n<\/p>\nThe secret is in the sauce.<\/strong>
\n\nMarinara sauce can be dull, which is why we decided to go with arrabiata sauce for our spaghetti and meatballs! Arrabiata sauce is a tomato-based pasta sauce, with a kick! Fresh tomatoes, garlic, and dried red chili peppers make up this delicious sauce. Not only does our sauce add great flavor, it’s packed with micronutrients such as Vitamin A and Vitamin C (3)<\/a>. \n<\/p>\n\n