Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Sausage and Walnuts

Low-carb friendly. Creamy, crunchy, and savory. A nice combination that is also filling. Served garnished with Parmesan cheese and sage or parsley.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 19 mins
• Total Time: 39 mins
• Calories: 796 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons butter (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
• 1 large spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
• 1 (8 ounce) package walnuts
• 1 pound Italian sausage, cut into chunks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place spaghetti squash cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high until easily pierced with a fork, about 7 minutes.

Step 2

Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork. Transfer to a bowl; add butter, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add to bowl with spaghetti squash. Add walnuts and a pinch of salt to the skillet; cook and stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl.

Step 4

Place sausage in the skillet; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in Alfredo sauce and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spoon sausage mixture over squash and top with walnuts.