SPAGHETTI SQUASH PASTA

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I created this dish as a low fat, low carb alternative to pasta. It fills the pasta cravings, is healthy and it really tastes good!

Provided by Rooster 1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup skim milk or 1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 medium chopped red bell peppers or 1 medium yellow bell pepper
1 (170 g) can tuna, drained
1 small tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut spaghetti squash in half and microwave (or bake) until done.
  • Scrape squash from shell into a large serving bowl- keep warm.
  • In a saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt the butter then saute the chopped garlic for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the sour cream, milk and basil.
  • Turn heat to low to keep warm.
  • In a frying pan, saute the chopped vegetables and turkey bacon in the olive oil.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened and bacon is cooked through.
  • Add the tuna and cook until tuna is warmed.
  • Add sour cream sauce to vegetable/bacon mix.
  • Pour over spaghetti squash and toss.
  • Top with diced tomato and parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 90.2, Sodium 547.6, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 26.1

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