Keto Spaghetti Squash
Continue to “pamper” your love for pasta dishes with this cheesy keto spaghetti squash while adopting a low-carb diet.
Made with spaghetti squash, ground chicken, whipping cream, cheeses, herbs and spices, a serving of this keto-friendly pasta contains 39 grams of protein and only 8 grams of net carbs. Too good to add to your diet, right?
If you are looking for a perfect low-carb alternative to starch noodles, give the following recipe a try.
Keto Spaghetti Squash
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcalContinue to “pamper” your love for pasta dishes with this cheesy keto spaghetti squash while adopting a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
2 lbs spaghetti squash, sliced in half
1 lb ground chicken
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 oz. cream cheese
2 oz. shredded parmesan cheese
7 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tbsp garlic powder or minced garlic cloves
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 365°F (185°C).
- Place halves with cut side up in a large baking dish or baking tray. Scoop out the seeds and fibers with a spoon. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, until soft.
- Heat a large frying pan and melt some butter. Add the ground meat and spices. Fry for about 15 minutes, until browned.
- Reduce the heat slightly. Add cream, cream cheese, parmesan, and two-thirds of the mozzarella. Bring to a simmer for a few minutes until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the squash is ready, remove from the oven and raise the temperature to 435°F Loosen the pumpkin flesh with a fork but without scraping it out. Gently press down the flesh and pour over the creamy chicken sauce. Top with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese gets a nice golden color. Season with freshly ground black pepper and finely chopped parsley.
Notes
- The time of baking squash might be longer, depending on its size. Just make sure that the squash is tender when removed from the oven.