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Served over squash and a chunky, mushroom-tomato sauce, these tender meatballs are tops when it comes to great flavor. — Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
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Nutritional Facts 3 meatballs with sauce and 2/3 cup squash equals 303 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 123 mg cholesterol, 617 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 22 g protein.
Originally published as Chicken Florentine Meatballs in Taste of Home April/May 2010, p53
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Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.
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Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2012 by Dianaore
I would make this again with a few adjustments. Like the other reviews I would like more sing to it so I need more spices. The meatballs were pretty sticky rolling into the balls but very moist when eaten. The sauces was quick and easy with normal pantry ingredients, just need a bit more spices. The spaghetti squash was new to us and with one medium it wasn't quite enough for our family of 4. Defiantly not a single portion size int he photo! With the cost of the squash and the amount we each had we skip the squash and keep he rest of the recipe for the future.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2012 by cheryllynnjacob
Absolutely delicious. I've made this several times and continue to get raves. I've even made this dish for church friends recovering from sickness or surgery. We love it!
Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2012 by Ted E Bear 128
DELICOUS!!!! Would recommend adding salt and pepper and doubling the basil/oregano in the recipe to add more body to the sauce. LOVE the meatballs!!! :D
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2012 by mousefullhouse
Nummmm...definitely delicious! Loved the meatballs, went out on a limb and tried the squash as well. Told my brother it was spaghetti because he knew we had bought spaghetti squash and he was adamant that he was not gonna eat it. He ate it and loved it even when we told him it was spaghetti squash and not spaghetti. :) Eating it again tonight. Thanx for a GREAT recipe!
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2012 by angies45
My husband and I love this so much, I never make ground beef meatballs anymore.
Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2011 by crash9875
Make a double batch of the meatballs! My kids even love them.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2011 by jkl337
I love spaghetti squash but my husband doesn't care for it. He actually liked it with this tasty sauce and meatballs. And I loved how tasty it was while still being a healthy alternative to the traditional meatballs and spaghetti.
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2010 by Suc
Very Tasty recipe. Made it for friends and everyone enjoyed it.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by simplylo
The meatballs are the bomb! I mixed it all up in my food processor and added some oregano and basil. Since we are not fans of spaghetti squash, we put them on french bread loaves, topped with my homemade sauce and provolone. Will try the recipe's sauce when we are in the mood for pasta. Seriously good meatballs! Thanks!
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2010 by Elise Major
I am not a fan of ground chicken/turkey, but in an effort to be more healthy, I decided to try this recipe. It is fabulous. Our entire family loved it and I was disappointed not to have any left for the next day. Definitely a keeper!
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2010 by aug2295
I liked the meatballs in the sauce but not the squash. Will be using whole wheat pasta as a substitution.
Reviewed on May. 21, 2010 by kimbralea
I thought this was a great substitute for the traditional spagetti and meatballs and will definately make again
Reviewed on May. 19, 2010 by Laura.Farnell
The meatballs were yummy and healthy. I think I will also add some more herbs for flavor next time. I just used a canned sauce to save time. We weren't a fan of the spaghetti squash and will probably use pasta next time. Loved the meatballs, though!
Reviewed on May. 14, 2010 by ejshellabarger
This dish was a huge hit in my house-my husband called the dish "company worthy." The spaghetti squash gives the dish a pleasant sweet little crunch. I used ground beef instead of chicken in the meatballs and I made "Basil, Feta, & Roasted Pepper Muffins" from TOH recipes as a side item.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by keverwann
This was so not worth the cost of the ingredients. I will stick to beef meatballs, thank you.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2010 by katie9194
Should have been more specific - I made the meatballs and they were a HUGE hit - served with marinar over chicken ravioli - Great meatball recipe!!!!
Wonderful recipe - very flavorful - whole family enjoyed.
Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2010 by Lindsay22
I made this recipe with linguine instead of spaghetti squash and ground turkey instead of chicken. My Italian husband claimed they were the best meatballs I've ever made, and he's already begging for me to make them again.
Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2010 by Alaina1243
I would definitely make this again with only a few changes--thought the meatballs themselves could use just a bit more seasoning. I think next time I'll try adding some Italian seasoning. The sauce was good but I added a bit more garlic, splash of wine, and a little salt to it to suit our tastes. The spaghetti squash was a first for us and was so easy and delicious! What a creative recipe....gave me lots of ideas!
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by Wobbiechic
These were so easy and so good. I'm not a chicken lover but I ate three of these and craved more. It is a nice twist and a great combination with the squash. I highly recommend these.
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