Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Alfredo). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Ingredients

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

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Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven until squash shreds easily with a fork about 30 minutes.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Remove the squash and garlic from the oven. Pull squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Divide Alfredo sauce evenly between the squash sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutritional Information

Low-Carb Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 613.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.4g 33%

Carbohydrates: 37.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 47.2g 73%

Saturated Fat: 27.1g 136%

Cholesterol: 138.4mg 46%

Vitamin A Iu: 1668.9IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.9mg 61%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 14.1mg 24%

Folate: 62.1mcg 16%

Calcium: 498.3mg 50%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 73.6mg 26%

Potassium: 619.6mg 17%

Sodium: 998.2mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 425

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.