Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Sausage and Walnuts

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Sausage and Walnuts
Special Recipe : Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Sausage and Walnuts

Summary

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Sausage and Walnuts

Low-carb friendly. Creamy, crunchy, and savory. A nice combination that is also filling. Served garnished with Parmesan cheese and sage or parsley.

Servings 0}

Integrated

  • 1 large spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (8 ounce) package walnuts
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, cut into chunks
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce

Directions

  1. Place spaghetti squash cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high until easily pierced with a fork, about 7 minutes.

  2. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork. Transfer to a bowl; add butter, salt, and pepper.

  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add to bowl with spaghetti squash. Add walnuts and a pinch of salt to the skillet; cook and stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl.

  4. Place sausage in the skillet; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in Alfredo sauce and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spoon sausage mixture over squash and top with walnuts.

Per Serving:

  • 796.4 calories
  • protein 21.5g 43% DV
  • carbohydrates 32.4g 11% DV
  • fat 68.7g 106% DV
  • cholesterol 70.4mg 24% DV
  • sodium 1493.9mg 60% DV.

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