Name: Simple Spaghetti Squash and Cheese Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk; 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional); Fresh parsley for garnish

Description

A creamy, low-carb alternative to traditional mac and cheese featuring roasted spaghetti squash strands coated in a cheesy sauce and baked until bubbly and golden.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk

1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.

3. Brush squash halves with olive oil and place cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast 35–40 minutes until tender.

4. Use a fork to scrape out the strands and transfer to a large bowl.

5. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic for one minute, whisk in milk, then stir in cheddar and Parmesan until smooth. Pour sauce over squash and mix to coat.

6. Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with paprika and extra cheese, and bake 15 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 300
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 2
Protein: 12
Cholesterol: 40

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