healthy alfredo surprise

Name: Healthy alfredo surprise
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large spaghetti squash; 1 cup(s) light sour cream; 1/2 cup(s) reduced-fat, shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup(s) plus 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each salt and pepper

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sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Jan 12, 2014

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

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 large spaghetti squash
1 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup reduced-fat, shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper

How To Make healthy alfredo surprise

Step 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.

Step 2

Remove squash and let cool a little. In medium saucepan, over med-low heat, combine remaining ingredients, except 1 tbsp parmesan cheese.
Step 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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