Low Carb Baked Spaghetti Squash With Garlic Sage Cream Food

LOW CARB BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH GARLIC SAGE CREAM

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
• Prick squash in several places and bake 45 min until tender.
• Allow to cool slightly, cut in 1/2 and scoop out seeds.
• Pull out squash strands from each side with a fork.
• Transfer to a warm bowl.
• While squash is baking: Heat cream, garlic and sage in pan over med. heat.
• Cook 10 min until cream is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
• Pour sauce over squash, toss lightly until combined.
• Add salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.

LOW-CARB SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds. Place squash, cut side up, in a microwave-safe dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover with vented microwave-safe plastic wrap; cook on high for 7-10 minutes, depending on size. Add more cooking, 1 minute at a time, if necessary. Let stand 5 minutes. With fork "comb" out strands. Do not discard shell. Saute sausage, bell peppers, onion, garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sausage browns and vegetables are tender. Mix in spaghetti sauce and dried oregano or Italian spices. Mix squash strands with sausage mixture. Spoon filling into squash shells. Place filled squash shells on baking sheet. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake uncovered until heated through, about 20 minutes.

CREAMY BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH PARMESAN (LOW-CARB)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cut spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise, and remove seeds. Place on foil lined baking sheet, cut side down, and bake for 35 minutes.
• Remove from oven, and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, combine half and half, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and seasonings in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
• When spaghetti squash is cool enough to handle, use two forks to pull the squash strands from the skin. Place in a 2 quart casserole dish. Discard skins.
• Pour the cream mixture over the squash, and stir to combine.
• Top with 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
• Place in oven, and bake 20-30 minutes. If the cheese does not brown and bubble, broil for 5-10 minutes.
• Serve hot, and enjoy!

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash the outside of the squash.
• Cut in half length wise.
• Scoop out all the seeds.
• spread 1 Tablespoon of butter inside each half.
• sprinkle with salt,pepper and garlic.
• Place in dish cover tightly with foil.
• Bake for 1 hour at 325 degrees.
• Uncover and use a fork to pull the squash apart starting at one edge turning it into what looks like spaghetti noodles.
• Continue to do this method all the way around the inside of the squash until you have reached the shell.
• Fluff shreds with fork when finished.
• You can eat it plain or pour spaghetti sauce over the top.
• You can also just place more veggies over the top.

LOW-CARB SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place the spaghetti squash in a large pot of water (it should float) and bring to a boil; lower heat, cover and boil gently for 50 minutes.
• Another option is to bake the squash first-- cut it lengthwise and place the halves skin-side down in a baking dish with an inch of water; cover the dish with foil and bake at 350º F for about 45 minutes, or until meat is tender.
• While squash is cooking, peel and slice the carrots, celery, onion and bell pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the onion and carrot, with some water to prevent sticking. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add remaining vegetables with some red pepper flakes and a dash of salt, if desired. Sauté, stirring frequently, till vegetables are barely tender, about 10 minutes.
• Pre-heat oven (if you are cooking squash on top of the stove)to 350 degrees F.
• Add crushed tomatoes, basil and oregano to taste, and a sprinkle of ground allspice. Squeeze in 2-5 cloves of garlic. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, grate the mozzarella and Parmesan.
• Remove squash from pot or oven and allow to cool until you can handle it. If it is whole, cut it in half lengthwise, then remove seeds with a spoon and squeeze any excess water out of meat.
• Remove meat and break it up into strands with a fork or potato masher. Mix squash well with vegetables and put half in the bottom of a large baking dish. Top with half the cheeses, the rest of the squash, and then the rest of the cheeses.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Let cool 15-20 minutes before serving.