Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional au gratin, using spaghetti squash for a low-carb alternative.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Once cooked, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands and place in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the heavy cream, garlic, half of the shredded cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Combine the cheese mixture with the spaghetti squash strands and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit any meat additions.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or proteins for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg


