About the Recipe
Ingredients
1 large Spaghetti squash
1 tbsp Olive oil
3/4 cup Bacon bits (cooked)
4 cloves Garlic (minced)
1/2 cup Green peas (raw or cooked work best, but can use canned in a pinch)
1 large Egg
6 tbsp Heavy cream
1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese
Sea salt (to taste)
Preparation
Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 375°F (191°C).
Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.
Remove the seeds.
Place the halves on a lined baking sheet, cut side down.
Bake for about 35-40 minutes, until a fork can easily pierce the skin.
Prepare the Bacon Mixture:
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Saute the garlic and bacon bits until the bacon is sizzling (about 2-3 minutes).
Add Green Peas:
If the peas are raw, saute them for 3-5 more minutes, until they are bright green.
If using pre-cooked or canned peas, you can proceed to the next step right away.
Remove from heat.
Whisk the Creamy Mixture:
In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.
Assemble the Dish:
When the spaghetti squash is done baking, use a fork to pull out the “noodles”.
While they are still hot, stir in the egg-Parmesan mixture, then add the bacon mixture.
Season with sea salt to taste.
Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups