Love twirling spaghetti squash around your fork? Try these spaghetti squash lasagna boats or this spaghetti squash carbonara.
Spaghetti squash: A low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, adding a tasty, wholesome base to the dish. Butter: Start your alfredo sauce of with the rich creaminess of butter. All-purpose flour: Thickens the alfredo sauce. Whole milk: The liquid component of the alfredo sauce, making it velvety smooth! Parmesan cheese: A key flavor and texture component in the sauce. Parsley: Minced parsley adds freshness and color. Mozzarella cheese: Melts beautifully to enhance the creaminess. Sea salt and pepper: Balance the flavors. Crushed chili flakes: Optional, but adds a gentle kick of heat.
Spaghetti squash stands alone from traditional pasta, with its unique texture and taste. While it doesn’t precisely replicate pasta, it’s still a satisfying substitute for those looking to sneak in additional vegetables! So what does it taste like? It’s mild, faintly sweet, with subtle nutty notes, and a tender texture, making it work well as a neutral base for various sauces. When cooked it separates into long, thin strands similar to spaghetti pasta. The delectable tenderness of chicken is a perfect match with this dish! Use up leftover chicken or cook it fresh! To make spaghetti squash chicken alfredo:
If you’re cooking the chicken, heat it in a pan, seasoning it with salt and pepper until it is cooked through. Once done, set it aside and cut it into bite-sized pieces. When you coat the squash noodles in the sauce, add the chicken and gently toss together with tongs. When using pre-cooked chicken, cut it into bite-sized pieces or shred it with a fork. Introduce it to the sauce during the final stages of cooking to allow it to heat through and meld seamlessly with other components.
Side salad: Complement the boats with a side of crispy greens, such as this spring mix salad, a kale salad, or this Italian potato salad. Mains: While this dish shines as a satisfying standalone meal, make it a feast and serve beside proteins, such as chicken made with this flavorful Italian seasoning or Italian braised chicken with tomatoes and olives. Buon appetito! Cocktails: Serve with white wine or an Italian cocktail, like aperol spritz or a negroni.
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