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healthy alfredo surprise

smonfils avatar
Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

The surprise is that this is made w/ spaghetti squash! This is a low carb alternative to using actual pasta. Very tasty and healthy!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For healthy alfredo surprise

  • 1 lg
    spaghetti squash
  • 1 c
    light sour cream
  • 1/2 c
    reduced-fat, shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 c
    plus 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    each salt and pepper

How To Make healthy alfredo surprise

  • 1
    Place about 1" water in lg pot. Cut off ends of swuash and add squash to pot. Bring to boil. Cover, cook until tender, about 30 mins.
  • 2
    Remove squash and let cool a little. In medium saucepan, over med-low heat, combine remaining ingredients, except 1 tbsp parmesan cheese.
  • 3
    Whisk until smooth. Cut squash in 1/2 lengthwise, discard seeds. Scrape the inside of squash w/ a fork, shredding it into spaghetti strands. Add strands to sauce, stir to mix and heat through. Sprinkle w/ remaining parmesan cheese.
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