Description
This Roasted Spaghetti Squash With Alfredo Sauce and Cheese brings a cozy, low-carb twist to comfort food. The roasted squash mimics pasta beautifully and holds a creamy, garlicky Alfredo sauce, topped with a gooey, golden cheese finish. It’s a wholesome, satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests—served right in its own shell!
Ingredients
1 large spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
2. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Place cut-side down on a lined baking sheet. Roast for 35–40 minutes, until tender.
4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Pour in heavy cream and whisk until it begins to simmer.
6. Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Whisk until thickened. Season to taste.
7. Remove squash from oven, cool slightly, and fluff the insides with a fork.
8. Spoon Alfredo sauce into each half and mix gently with the squash strands.
9. Top with mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
10. Broil for 2–4 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
11. Garnish with parsley if using. Serve warm in squash shells.
Notes
For faster prep, roast the squash and make the sauce ahead—then assemble and broil when ready to serve.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, creamier Alfredo.
Avoid overcooking the squash or it will turn mushy instead of forming strands.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting + Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Low-carb, Alfredo, Squash, Cheese