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Baked Spaghetti Squash Carbonara| Craving Something Healthy
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Baked Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Lower carb spaghetti squash full stands in for pasta in this Italian comfort food
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Lower Carb
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 411kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 slices nitrate-free bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups O Organics fresh baby spinach chopped
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
  • Carefully cut the squash in half lengthwise, and remove any of the seeds. Place both halves cut side up in a large baking pan, and brush about ½ tablespoon of olive oil on each half. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for about 45 minutes or until the squash is fork-tender. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees
  • Remove the squash from the oven, and let it cook for a few minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of the O Organics butter in a measuring cup.
  • Add 1 tablespoon heavy cream and mix together. Let the butter cool, and then whisk in 3 large eggs into the butter and cream and set aside.
  • With a fork, pull the spaghetti squash into strands and put the squash strands into a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the warm spaghetti squash, add the crumbled bacon, spinach and cheese, and stir to combine well.
  • Pour the squash-egg mixture into a prepared 8" x 8" baking pan or a pie plate.
  • Return it to the oven for about 15 minutes, until the egg is set. If a crispy exterior is desired, place it under the broiler until the top turns light golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2007IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 2mg