Squash:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cut squash in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out seeds.
- Drizzle olive oil on both halves of squash.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
- Let cool, then with a fork, shred meat of squash into strands.
- Place strands of spaghetti squash in a bowl, and set aside.
Alfredo Sauce:
- In a large pan, combine heavy cream, butter, salt, pepper and cream cheese.
- Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently until you see a light boil on edges of pan and cream cheese has melted.
- Add garlic powder and shredded Parmesan cheese; stir in well until cheese has melted.
- Add spaghetti squash noodles.
- Stir to combine.
- Garnish with Italian basil.
Serves 4.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
750 calories, 67 g fat, 41 g saturated fat, 220 mg cholesterol, greater than 1500 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 26 g protein