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Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Creamy Alfredo sauce pairs so well with earthy spaghetti squash and it makes a great low carb dinner for the whole family!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword alfredo, pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 352kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole spaghetti squash about 3 pounds
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded Parmesan
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Instructions

To cook the spaghetti squash:

  • To cook in the oven, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut the squash in half length-wise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Discard the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and place face down on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour or until squash is fork tender.
  • To cook in the Instant Pot, follow these directions.
  • Once squash is cooked, shred the squash into long spaghetti-like strands by using a fork to scrape the squash widthwise.

To make the Alfredo sauce:

  • Melt the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Once butter has melted, add the cream, garlic, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
  • Turn off the heat and add the shredded Parmesan to the pan. Whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

To assemble:

  • Pour the Alfredo sauce over the squash and stir to coat.
  • Spoon the squash into the empty squash halves. Sprinkle with the mozzarella. Alternately, add to a 9x9 baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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Notes

Top with grilled chicken, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Net Carbs: 8g