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Spicy Lamb Meatballs With Spaghetti Squash and Coconut Curry

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I’m not going to lie. This is probably one of the best meals I have EVER made!!!

Not only was it super easy, fast, loaded with spices, wonderfully flavorful, and visually appealing but the whole family loved it and gobbled it up. It was a huge win, considering it was spur of the moment and improvised with eight items I had on hand.

A collage of meatballs with text overlay.

This easy weeknight meal will be going into the steady rotation from here on out.

If You Love Garlic, You Will Adore My Spicy Lamb Meatballs.

These meatballs are so simple with just five common ingredients and they roast up perfectly in the oven in 20 minutes.

Spaghetti Squash Was Meant for Coconut Curry.

This is just a match made in food heaven. The creamy spiciness of the coconut curry perfectly coats and sweetens the squash. So simple, so good!

A plate of spicy lamb meatballs with spaghetti squash.

Preparing the Meatballs and Squash

Preheat your oven to 350°F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place the squash cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast it until it’s fork tender, about 1 hour.

Sliced and roasted spaghetti squash.

While the squash is roasting mix the lamb, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper together. Line another baking sheet with parchment and roll out 12 equal meatballs. Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes until they are just starting to brown.

While the meatballs bake, combine the coconut milk, curry powder, and salt in a pan over medium-low heat. Let the mixture reduce while stirring occasionally until it’s thickened and coats the spoon.

Coconut curry sauce.

Using a fork, shred the hot spaghetti squash flesh into bowls or plates for serving. Spoon some coconut curry sauce over each portion. Place several meatballs on top and garnish the plate with fresh cilantro. DIG IN!

A plate of spicy lamb meatballs on top of spaghetti squash.

Spicy Lamb Meatballs With Spaghetti Squash And Coconut Curry

Spicy Lamb Meatballs With Coconut Curry Spaghetti Squash

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

A rich coconut curry sauce perfectly coats roasted spaghetti squash and easy garlicy lamb meatballs!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large spaghetti squash
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place the squash cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast it until it's fork tender, about 1 hour.
  2. While the squash is roasting mix the lamb, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper together. Line another baking sheet with parchment and roll out 12 equal meatballs. Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes until they are just starting to brown.
  3. While the meatballs bake combine the coconut milk, curry powder, and salt in a pan over medium-low heat. Let the mixture reduce while stirring occasionally until it's thickened and coats the spoon.
  4. Using a fork, shred the hot spaghetti squash flesh into bowls or plates for serving. Spoon some coconut curry sauce over each portion. Place several meatballs on top and garnish the plate with fresh cilantro. DIG IN!

Kat

Tuesday 16th of January 2024

Could you use coconut cream instead of coconut milk- haven't got any milk!!

Butter For All

Wednesday 24th of January 2024

Hi Kat,

Absolutely, you can just thin it with a little water if it's too thick.

Ryan Smith

Friday 13th of December 2019

Hi Courtney! Love this recipe. Do you by chance have the caloric information? Just looking for the Macronutrients so I can add it to my meal plan.

Thanks!

Ryan

Butter For All

Monday 16th of December 2019

Hi Ryan!

Unfortunately because of ingredient variations I stopped adding the macros to my recipes. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience. I personally like to use the usda website for accurate information. I hope that link helps!

Courtney

Lynn James

Monday 20th of November 2017

I guess I should have used lamb. Not great with the venison.

Butter For All

Monday 20th of November 2017

Hi Lynn, Nice to "meet" you! Thanks for visiting my blog. Sorry the recipe didn't work well with venison. I hope you will try it again with the lamb! Thanks for the feedback, Courtney

Lynn James

Sunday 19th of November 2017

Hi Courtney! I am going to make this meatball recipe tonight as a friend gave me 2 big spaghetti squashes and I have all the ingredients. However, I am going to use ground venison (deer) instead of lamb. Will keep you apprised!

BTW, I am Dennis Kirby’s first cousin. His dad and my mom were siblings. Saw D and Stephanie back in August when we drove to CA for a visit. Sure enjoy your mom!

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