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SPAGHETTI SQUASH ALFREDO - JUST 5 INGREDIENTS



Spaghetti Squash Alfredo - Just 5 Ingredients image

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with cream cheese is an easy, low-carb recipe that doesn't even require a stovetop! It's creamy and delicious!!

Provided by Marjory Pilley

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 spaghetti squash (medium sized)
1 Tablespoon olive oil (enough to brush the insides of spaghetti squash))
salt and pepper (to taste)
4 Tablespoons cream cheese
4 teaspoons sour cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, plus more to garnish the top)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Poke each spaghetti squash with a knife on all sides (about 10 times or so) to allow steam to escape while cooking.
  • In order to make it easier to cut the spaghetti squash in half, place squash on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave for 1-2 minute.
  • Cut each squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
  • Brush the inside with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place squash halves on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Place each squash half on a serving plate. The squash will be very hot.
  • Using a fork, scrape the strands of flesh away from the skin.
  • Add 1 Tablespoon cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of sour cream and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese to the center of each squash half.
  • Gently stir the ingredients into the strands of flesh until they until melted and the strands are coated.
  • Enjoy straight from squash or scoop onto a plate.
  • Top with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 532 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LOW-CARB SPAGHETTI SQUASH ALFREDO



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Spaghetti squash replaces the traditional fettuccine, making this a low-carb dish. A mortar and pestle can be used to cream the roasted garlic, if desired.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (2 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
1 small head garlic
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pierce the spaghetti squash shells several times with a fork. Brush 1 teaspoon olive oil evenly over the cut sides of the squash and season with salt. Place spaghetti squash, cut sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut 1/4 inch from the top of the garlic. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with a pinch of salt. Wrap in a double layer of foil and place on the baking sheet with the squash.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until squash shreds easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.
  • Start the sauce after the squash and garlic have been roasting for 20 minutes. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Pour in cream and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, whisking quickly until smooth. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Remove the squash and garlic from the oven. Pull squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.
  • Allow the garlic to cool slightly, then squeeze the cloves into a small dish. Use a fork to mash the pulp into a smooth consistency. Add to the cheese sauce; stir well.
  • Divide Alfredo sauce evenly between the squash, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 47.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 27.1 g, Sodium 998.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH ALFREDO



Spaghetti Squash Alfredo image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 medium spaghetti squash
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Fresh basil leaves
Grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in 1/2

Steps:

  • Slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and clean as you would a pumpkin. Completely submerge 1 half at a time, in a large pot of boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes until the inside is just tender to a fork and pulls apart in strands. (Cook's Note: It is better to undercook if you're not sure.) Remove, drain and cool with cold water or ice bath to stop the cooking.
  • Scoop out the cooked squash from its skin with a spoon as you would an avocado and discard the skin. Use a fork to fluff and separate the squash into "spaghetti"- like strands. You can also use your hands. Reserve the separated cooked squash and dip with a strainer into boiling water to reheat just before serving.
  • Melt half the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cream and reduce for about 2 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in the rest of the butter and parsley. Place spaghetti squash in a large serving bowl, and pour Alfredo sauce over squash. Garnish with basil and tomatoes. Serve and enjoy!

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