Best 7 Spaghetti Squash Alfredo With Sausage And Walnuts Recipes

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**Introduction:**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey that blends the delicate flavors of spaghetti squash, creamy Alfredo sauce, savory sausage, and crunchy walnuts. This article presents a collection of delectable Spaghetti Squash Alfredo recipes that offer a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. From a simple yet satisfying vegetarian option to a hearty and flavorful meat-lover's delight, these recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences and cooking skill levels. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect Spaghetti Squash Alfredo recipe to elevate your next meal.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Sausage and Walnuts:**
This recipe combines the classic flavors of Alfredo sauce with the addition of savory sausage and crunchy walnuts for a satisfying and flavorful dish.

2. **Spinach and Mushroom Spaghetti Squash Alfredo:**
For a vegetarian twist, this recipe incorporates spinach and mushrooms into a creamy Alfredo sauce, creating a healthy and vibrant dish.

3. **Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Spaghetti Squash Alfredo:**
This recipe elevates the Alfredo sauce with the tangy flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes, resulting in a delicious and Mediterranean-inspired dish.

4. **Creamy Pesto Spaghetti Squash Alfredo:**
This recipe combines the classic flavors of Alfredo and pesto sauces, creating a flavorful and aromatic dish that will delight your senses.

5. **Shrimp and Asparagus Spaghetti Squash Alfredo:**
Seafood lovers will appreciate this recipe, which features succulent shrimp and tender asparagus tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

6. **Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Spaghetti Squash Alfredo:**
This recipe adds a touch of smokiness and tanginess with the inclusion of roasted red peppers and feta cheese, creating a unique and flavorful dish.

7. **Easy Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Alfredo:**
This simple yet satisfying recipe is perfect for vegetarians and beginners, featuring a creamy Alfredo sauce made with plant-based milk and nutritional yeast.

8. **Gluten-Free Spaghetti Squash Alfredo:**
Those with gluten sensitivities can enjoy this recipe, which uses gluten-free flour to create a creamy Alfredo sauce that is just as delicious as the traditional version.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH APPLES, BACON, AND WALNUTS



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I've always loved spaghetti squash as an alternative to pasta and enjoy it in the classic marinara style, but I wanted a new recipe so my family and I could enjoy it more often. The savory, salty and sour flavors combine perfectly with a hint of sweet spice. While the squash is baking, prep the rest: It will take only minutes to finish after you shred the squash. -Jeff Tori, Johnstown, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium spaghetti squash
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 bacon strips, chopped
8 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup apple cider or juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Place squash in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan, cut sides down. Bake until easily pierced with a fork, 35-45 minutes., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings., Add green onions, 2 tablespoons butter, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in apples, cider, syrup, salt, pepper and remaining cumin. Bring to a boil; cook until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Add squash to skillet; cook until liquid is absorbed, 2-3 minutes. Stir in bacon, walnuts and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH ALFREDO WITH PANCETTA AND PEAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
4 ounces pancetta, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 small shallot, diced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Halve and seed the spaghetti squash; roast, then scrape into strands (see Cook's Note).
  • Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; set aside. Add the shallot and thyme to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until mostly evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the peas and parmesan. Continue cooking until the sauce is thick and creamy, about 1 more minute. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the squash and pancetta to the sauce. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring, until combined, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the parsley.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH ALFREDO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 medium spaghetti squash
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Fresh basil leaves
Grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in 1/2

Steps:

  • Slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and clean as you would a pumpkin. Completely submerge 1 half at a time, in a large pot of boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes until the inside is just tender to a fork and pulls apart in strands. (Cook's Note: It is better to undercook if you're not sure.) Remove, drain and cool with cold water or ice bath to stop the cooking.
  • Scoop out the cooked squash from its skin with a spoon as you would an avocado and discard the skin. Use a fork to fluff and separate the squash into "spaghetti"- like strands. You can also use your hands. Reserve the separated cooked squash and dip with a strainer into boiling water to reheat just before serving.
  • Melt half the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cream and reduce for about 2 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in the rest of the butter and parsley. Place spaghetti squash in a large serving bowl, and pour Alfredo sauce over squash. Garnish with basil and tomatoes. Serve and enjoy!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PASTA WITH GARLICKY ALFREDO SAUCE



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This unbelievably creamy, 5-ingredient alfredo sauce marries perfectly with tender spaghetti squash for the ultimate comfort meal that's deceptively healthy and simple. Just 8 ingredients required!

Provided by Minimalist Baker

Categories     Entrée or Side

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups cooked spaghetti squash ((see step 1 for cooking methods))
1 Tbsp water ((or sub just enough oil to coat the pan))
1 healthy pinch sea salt, plus more to taste
1/4 tsp Italian herbs ((basil + oregano))
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch red pepper flake ((optional))
1/4 cup raw cashews
2 cloves garlic, plus more to taste
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1/4 - 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
3/4 cup unsweetened plain almond milk ((or other dairy free milk like rice or hemp))
1 handful fresh basil ((optional))
Fresh herbs ((basil or parsley))
Vegan parmesan cheese ((or additional nutritional yeast))
Red pepper flake

Steps:

  • SPAGHETTI SQUASH: Cook your spaghetti squash using our oven method or Instant Pot method. Once slightly cooled, fluff with a fork to make it stringy. Then measure out roughly 4 cups spaghetti squash (as the original recipe is written // alter as needed if adjusting serving size) and set aside.
  • SAUCE: In the meantime, prepare sauce by soaking raw cashews in very hot water for ~15 minutes.
  • After the 15 minutes are up, drain and rinse cashews and add to a small blender. Add remaining sauce ingredients (garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and almond milk) and blend until creamy and smooth. The sauce should be thin and pourable (add more water as needed).
  • Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more nutritional yeast for cheesiness, salt to taste, or garlic for zing. Set aside. NOTE: At this time, you could also blend in a handful of fresh basil for added flavor and gorgeous green color.
  • PASTA: Heat a large pan over medium heat (non-stick* or cast iron are best as stainless steel can be sticky). Add a bit of water (or oil) to the pan and then add your spaghetti squash.
  • Season with a healthy pinch of salt, Italian herbs, garlic powder, and red pepper flake (optional). And use a spatula or tongs to toss. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the squash is slightly browned and very hot.
  • Add the sauce and stir / toss to coat the squash. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
  • Serve immediately as is, or garnish with fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil), vegan parmesan cheese, or red pepper flake (all optional). Add a few of our Best Vegan Meatballs to make this dish even heartier!
  • STORAGE: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days (reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until hot, adding a little dairy-free milk if it appears dry). Not freezer friendly.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 222 kcal, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, Fat 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 454 mg, Fiber 7.12 g, Sugar 9.56 g, UnsaturatedFat 6.36 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & SAUSAGE EASY MEAL



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I first created my son's favorite dish using homegrown squash, kielbasa and salsa. This variation uses only a few ingredients. -Pam Copeland, Taylorsville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (14 ounces) smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 cup pico de gallo
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place halves on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high 15-20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. Add squash, pico de gallo, salt and pepper to sausage; heat through, tossing to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE, SAGE, AND WALNUTS



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This is the simple fall dish you're looking for! This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the sausage.

Provided by peloquinswife

Categories     Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place spaghetti squash halves, cut-side down, in a microwaveable dish. Cover with parchment paper and microwave until soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes. Scrape out spaghetti squash strands with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook sausage until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add walnuts and cook for 3 minutes. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Add spaghetti squash strands and mix until well combined. Cook for 1 more minute until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1653.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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Easy gluten-free dinner for the family.

Provided by Allmyhearts

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Spaghetti Squash

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place squash, cut sides down, on baking sheet.
  • Bake squash in the preheated oven until it starts to soften, about 25 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until easily pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes more. Remove from the oven and cool until easily handled.
  • Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes; remove from skillet. Add onion, celery, and carrot to the skillet; cook and stir in sausage drippings until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir cooked sausage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, and garlic into the skillet. Simmer sauce until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
  • Use a fork to scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands. Transfer strands to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spoon sauce over strands and stir to combine. Cover with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 510.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Spaghetti Squash: Select a spaghetti squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep yellow color. Avoid any squash with blemishes or soft spots.
  • Cooking the Spaghetti Squash: There are several ways to cook spaghetti squash. You can bake it whole in the oven, microwave it, or cook it in an Instant Pot. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, so choose the one that works best for you.
  • Creating the Alfredo Sauce: The Alfredo sauce is a key component of this dish. Use high-quality butter and Parmesan cheese to ensure the best flavor. You can also add other ingredients to the sauce, such as garlic, herbs, or spices, to customize it to your liking.
  • Selecting the Sausage: Italian sausage is a popular choice for this dish, but you can use any type of sausage that you like. Just make sure to cook it thoroughly before adding it to the spaghetti squash.
  • Toasting the Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts adds a delicious nutty flavor to the dish. You can toast them in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti squash Alfredo with sausage and walnuts is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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