Spaghetti Squash Alfredo With Pancetta And Peas Food

SPAGHETTI SQUASH ALFREDO

Steps:

• Slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and clean as you would a pumpkin. Completely submerge 1 half at a time, in a large pot of boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes until the inside is just tender to a fork and pulls apart in strands. (Cook's Note: It is better to undercook if you're not sure.) Remove, drain and cool with cold water or ice bath to stop the cooking.
• Scoop out the cooked squash from its skin with a spoon as you would an avocado and discard the skin. Use a fork to fluff and separate the squash into "spaghetti"- like strands. You can also use your hands. Reserve the separated cooked squash and dip with a strainer into boiling water to reheat just before serving.
• Melt half the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cream and reduce for about 2 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in the rest of the butter and parsley. Place spaghetti squash in a large serving bowl, and pour Alfredo sauce over squash. Garnish with basil and tomatoes. Serve and enjoy!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH ALFREDO WITH PANCETTA AND PEAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Halve and seed the spaghetti squash; roast, then scrape into strands (see Cook's Note).
• Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; set aside. Add the shallot and thyme to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until mostly evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the peas and parmesan. Continue cooking until the sauce is thick and creamy, about 1 more minute. Remove from the heat.
• Add the squash and pancetta to the sauce. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring, until combined, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the parsley.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH VEGETABLES & MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Mix the cheese together, set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet and add the onion, pepper and garlic.
• Sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
• Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and crushed red pepper (if using).
• Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
• Mix squash well with the cooked vegetables and put half in the bottom of a large (13 x 9 inch) baking dish.
• Top with half the cheese mixture, followed by the other half of the squash mixture, then the rest of the cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
• Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH ALFREDO

Steps:

• Chop off the top (stemmed end) of the spaghetti squash. Cut spaghetti squash long ways down the middle. Scoop out the stringy insides with seeds and set aside.
• Put the two spaghetti squash halves into a pot of boiling water and let sit until insides are soft. Separate squash seeds and pulp. Chop up pulp into smaller segments.
• In a saucepan, combine the heavy whipping cream, the squash pulp, and sprinkle in 1/2 of the parmesan cheese over medium-medium low heat; stirring constantly.
• Add more parmesan cheese every five to six minutes until all is in the pan.
• Stir the sauce until all of the parmesan cheese is melted and sauce is thick (approximately 20-25 minutes).
• When the spaghetti squash halves are soft, scoop out the inside on to a plate or bowl and top with the alfredo sauce.
• Serve immediately.