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Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Squash
Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Squash is low carb, gluten free, and loads of fun to make and eat!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 363 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 spaghetti squash
- olive oil
- salt
- 2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper plus more to taste
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese or an Italian blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the stem ends off the squash. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. (Keep the seeds for roasting!)
- Brush each half with olive oil and season with salt. Place cut side down on the baking sheet and bake the squash for about 45 minutes, or until tender. A paring knife should glide in without resistance.
- Flip the squash over, and let cool for a few minutes. Then shred the squash with a fork to create the spaghetti-like strands. Shred most of the squash, but leave enough along the edges to maintain its shape.
- Put the shredded squash in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt to taste, and add the pepper. Toss with one cup of the cheese, and then mound the squash halves with the 'spaghetti'.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
1539mg
(64%)
Potassium
627mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1017IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
558mg
(56%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1539mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 627mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1017IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 558mg | 56% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.