Do you love Fettuccine Alfredo, but hate the calories and the carbs?
I really enjoy pasta. Ok. Who am I kidding. I OBSESS over pasta. But those carbs never agree with my diet. And who doesn’t love the creaminess of Alfredo sauce? Am I right? This Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole delivers all that creamy goodness, in a low calorie, low carb fashion.
For those of you not familiar with spaghetti squash, it is a fun squash, that when steamed or roasted, shreds up just like pasta. {I’ll show you in the directions} Both of my girls thought they were eating pasta!
The light Alfredo sauce I used was only 45 cals, 3 grams of fat and 4 grams of carbs. Then using skim milk mozzarella cheese, one serving of this meal was about 175 calories. Whoop Whoop! Compared to the usual 700 calorie per serving pasta dish, I say this is a WINNER!
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole
NOTE: before getting started, remember to clean your squash using my easy peasy technique 🙂
- Place squash on a rimmed baking sheet. Make 2-3 vents in the squash by poking deep slits with a sharp knife. Bake in oven for 60-65 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Cut squash in half, length wise, and scoop out seeds.
- With a fork, shred the inside of the squash, forming your “spaghetti noodles”. Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Now add in 1/4 cup of Alfredo sauce to each squash half. Mix well until all your squash noodles are covered. Top with 1/3 cup of shredded cheese.
- Place squash under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and melted.
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Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 spaghetti squash
- 1 15 oz Light Alfredo Sauce
- 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Place squash on a rimmed baking sheet. Make 2-3 vents in the squash by poking deep slits with a sharp knife. Bake in oven for 60-65 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Cut squash in half, length wise, and scoop out seeds.
- With a fork, shred the inside of the squash, forming your "spaghetti noodles". Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Now add in 1/4 cup of Alfredo sauce to each squash half. Mix well until all your squash noodles are covered. Top with 1/3 cup of shredded cheese.
- Place squash under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and melted.
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Nutrition Information:
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Post updated August 2020
Camille says
Yum, I’m always looking for new low carb dinner ideas. This sounds like a great one.
Corey says
Thanks Camille 🙂
Judit + Corina @WineDineDaily says
Hmm with Alfredo sauce… this looks delicious and healthy!
Ashley says
This looks awesome. I am making it tonight, my family has never had Spaghetti squash so I hope they like it.
Diane B. says
This is a great and easy recipe! I love fresh whole cooking ! Too hot currently for the oven but this could probably be just as delish on the BBQ!
Louise Bloom says
Simple yet yummy recipe. This is much better with potato. Will try to make like this one. Thanks
Low Carbe Diem says
Thanks for the excellent squash idea. I stuff and cook peppers and tomatoes, but this gives me another avenue to explore.
Sonya says
Do you cut the squash first and scoop out the seeds and THEN cook it? Are steps 1 & 2 in correct order? Thanks.
Corey says
Yep. You cook the squash whole and scoop out the seeds in step two 🙂
Nancy says
The squash can be scraped right down to the skin. The version you show looks like there is another 3/4 inch of good spaghetti pulp to go. It scrapes easily right to the edges.
Sarah E says
How is this reheated? Has anyone tried it dor leftovers?
Corey says
I have never had a problem. And if it is, a little olive oil or avocado oil sprinkled on would do the trick. I hope that helps 🙂
shannon says
Don’t know how I never thought of this, I make spaghetti squash all the time it was SO good!
Kathy says
pardon me but are steps 1 and 2 backwards? I always cut mine and scoop seeds first. looks like a great recipe otherwise.
Corey says
Nope, I scoop the seeds out second. It makes the process a whole lot easier!