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Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
This creamy Spaghetti Squash Alfredo is made with light cottage cheese sauce for a tasty twist on a classic dish that's as easy to love as it is to make!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 611 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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
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.
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Notes
- 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 Information
Serving
1squash
Calories
611kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
1451mg
(60%)
Potassium
712mg
(20%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
2028IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
582mg
(58%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1squash | |
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1451mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 712mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 2028IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 582mg | 58% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.