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Spaghetti squash alfredo recipe.
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Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Recipe

Creamy Alfredo spaghetti squash boats made with cottage cheese, parmesan, and mozzarella. No roux, no heavy cream, just blend, roast, and broil.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 small spaghetti squash
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter slightly cooled
  • 2 cups cottage cheese 4% fat
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 garlic clove peeled
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley optional
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and discard. Brush 1 tablespoon melted butter on the squash and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the squash cut side down on the pan.
  • Roast the squash in the oven until tender, about 35-45 minutes. Carefully press the skin of the squash to test for doneness. Let stand until able to handle, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the cottage cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese, remaining 4 tablespoons butter, garlic, salt and pepper in a high speed blender and process until smooth to create an alfredo-like sauce. Flip the squash over and shred the inside with two forks. Divide the alfredo-like sauce between the four squash boats, add the parsley and carefully toss the squash with the sauce in each boat to combine.
  • Add the mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup parmesan cheese on top of each squash boat. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • My Top Tip: Always cook spaghetti squash cut-side down. The trapped heat will help the squash roast and steam. If you cook it cut-side up, it might dry out.
  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a 350°F oven until warmed through or use the microwave!

Nutrition

Serving: 1squash | Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1451mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2028IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 582mg | Iron: 2mg

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