Description
Make delicious Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Boats, a wonderful low-carb dinner that tastes rich and creamy. You will love how simple this comforting meal comes together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Carefully cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Use a fork to scrape out the squash strands, creating your ‘spaghetti.’ Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, if using.
- Toss the spaghetti squash strands with the Alfredo sauce until everything is well coated.
- Spoon the sauced squash mixture back into the hollowed-out spaghetti squash shells (the boats).
- Return the boats to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to heat through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting meal.
Notes
- Scraping the squash strands is easier once it cools enough to handle.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a splash of milk or reserved squash liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: Estimate based on ingredients
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: High
- Saturated Fat: High
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Lower than pasta
- Fiber: Good source
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: Moderate