Skinny Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Skinny Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr5 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Skinny Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Recipe

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash

halved and seeded

1 tablespoon butter

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups fat-free milk

1 tablespoon cream cheese

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

or more to taste

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Fruits and Vegetables

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until tender about 60 minutes.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Nutritional Information

Skinny Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 476.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.5g 55%

Carbohydrates: 42.9g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 9.6g

Fat: 23.4g 36%

Saturated Fat: 13.5g 68%

Cholesterol: 66.5mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 1024.6IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.7mg 75%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 8.8mg 15%

Folate: 71.3mcg 18%

Calcium: 826.6mg 83%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 83mg 30%

Potassium: 759.3mg 21%

Sodium: 1128.1mg 45%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 210.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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