How to Make Skinny Spaghetti Squash Alfredo - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm plate of creamy pasta to satisfy a comfort food craving, but traditional alfredo dishes can be heavy on the calories and fat. Luckily, we've got a healthier alternative that doesn't skimp on the flavor – Skinny Spaghetti Squash Alfredo.

This recipe swaps out the usual pasta for nutrient-packed spaghetti squash, which is lower in carbs and calories while still providing that satisfying, noodle-like texture. Topped with a creamy, indulgent alfredo sauce...

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups fat-free milk
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place squash, cut-sides down, on a rimmed baking sheet and add water to surround squash.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 60 minutes.
  • Gently scrape squash strands into the center of each half using a fork.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic to hot butter and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook for another minute while stirring until no lumps remain, 1 to 2 minutes more. Whisk in milk heated through. Add cream cheese and stir until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon hot sauce equally on to each squash half. Gently pull up the squash strands to coat as much as possible with sauce. Top with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place squash halves under the broiler until golden and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    477 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 1128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 827mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 759mg