Tofu "Meatballs" and Spaghetti Squash Bake

Ingredients:

Spaghetti Squash Bake:

1 spaghetti squash (size will vary)
tomato/marinara sauce (homemade or store bought)
1 large sliced tomato
1/2 bag fat free shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh basil
salt & pepper to taste


Tofu "Meatballs":

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1 1/2 cloves chopped garlic
red pepper flakes
7 oz extra firm tofu (drained and crumbled)
1/2 scrambled egg
1/2 c bread crumbs (we made our own using toasted ezekiel bread, seasoning, and parmesan cheese!)
~1/4 c flax meal
salt & pepper to taste


Spaghetti Squash Bake:

• preheat oven to 375
• pierce the squash in multiple spots to prevent it from exploding in the oven!
• lay the squash in a baking dish and cook for about 45 minutes (cooking time may be longer for larger squash)
• once cooked through, remove quash from oven and set aside, allowing it to cool
• when it is cool enough to handle, slice in half lengthwise and remove seeds
• using a fork, begin scraping the squash in a downward motion creating spaghetti-like strands
• empty contents into a bowl and combine with sauce of your choice
• pour spaghetti squash/sauce mixture into a baking dish
•  top with sliced tomato, mozzarella cheese, and finish with fresh basil
• bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted

Tofu "Meatballs":

• preheat oven to 350
• crumble drained tofu into a bowl
• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
• sauté onion, garlic, mushroom, and crushed red pepper flakes until caramelized and soft
• add cooked vegetable mixture and tofu to food processor along with breadcrumbs and egg until well combined (add extra breadcrumbs as needed) and return mixture to bowl
• oil a baking sheet with cooking spray 
• begin rolling tofu mixture into "meatballs" between hands
• roll tofu "meatballs" through flax meal or flour before moving to prepared baking sheet.
• bake for approximately 30 minutes at 350, flipping half way through
• add finished "meatballs" to sauce of your choice and serve over spaghetti, or alongside our spaghetti squash bake!