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Alfredo Spaghetti Squash

Light, healthy and simple to make, this Alfredo Spaghetti Squash will be your new favorite comfort food!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, main dish, meatless, Side Dish, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings (½ spaghetti squash)
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2 small spaghetti squash
  • 1 cup cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour in boiling water or 8 hours in room temperature water
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, omit if vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut the squash in half and season them with salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Then put them upside down in a baking tray. Cook them for 30 minutes or until you can poke them with a fork.
  • Let it cool for a bit and using a fork tear from the sides of the squash to obtain the spaghetti like strands.
  • For the sauce, place the soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast and spices in a blender or food processor. Pulse until a smooth consistency.
  • Pour the sauce into the spaghetti squash. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

This recipe contains 4 servings (½ spaghetti squash) as a side dish. If you are eating this  as a main dish there would be 2 servings (1 spaghetti squash each).
To store leftovers: Wrap with plastic wrap and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To reheat: Place in an oven safe dish or baking tray at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 839mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 4mg