Skinny Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

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Skinny Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
Rating: 4.18 stars
Some of you are probably thinking, 'what the heck is this thing?' and 'is that really spaghetti in there?' It's a spaghetti squash and nope, no pasta here. This is the squash's natural texture when baked...cool, huh? It's not only beautiful but absolutely delicious. Spaghetti squash has a slight sweetness that complements any savory flavors you stuff into it. Top each half with a pinch of red pepper flakes and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
By Maceyann88
prep:
10 mins
cook:
1 hr 5 mins
total:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
Skinny Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Ingredients

2
Original recipe yields 2 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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  • Place squash, cut-sides down, on a rimmed baking sheet and add water to surround squash.

  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 60 minutes.

  • Gently scrape squash strands into the center of each half using a fork.

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic to hot butter and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for another minute while stirring until no lumps remain, 1 to 2 minutes more. Whisk in milk heated through. Add cream cheese and stir until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

  • Spoon hot sauce equally on to each squash half. Gently pull up the squash strands to coat as much as possible with sauce. Top with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place squash halves under the broiler until golden and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.

Cook's Note:

As an alternate way of baking: Poke a few holes deep into the whole squash with a paring knife. Bake for 60 minutes, remove from the oven, and let rest for 10 to 20 minutes before slicing in half with a large serrated knife. Scoop out the seedy inside, leaving the spaghetti strands.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
477 calories; protein 27.5g; carbohydrates 42.9g; fat 23.4g; cholesterol 66.5mg; sodium 1128.1mg. Full Nutrition
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