Low Calorie Spaghetti Squash smothered in Cheesy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

Do you love Olive Garden's Alfredo?  Who doesn't!  Well... I found out it has 1140 calories for the dish.  That is when I decided to go for a healthy version that still tasted great but also would help me stay thin and even lose weight.  Here is the recipe for Low Calorie Spaghetti Squash smothered in Cheesy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce.  That's right...no butter, no oil, no cream, just good ol' fashion healthy ingredients!

So once you have your Squash, cut it length wise with a sharp knife.  Preheat your oven to 360 F and place both halves down on a baking sheet cooking for around 35 minutes or until tender.

While the squash cooks, start to prepare the Alfredo sauce:

• 1 small head of cauliflower
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup non fat milk
• 1 oz (2 Tbsp) plain Greek Yogurt
• 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese or low fat mozzarella
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• I sometimes add Dijon mustard and lemon juice to taste

Put all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 15 minutes. Beat all of the ingredients with either a food processor or regular blender until smooth.  Set this aside. 

Once the squash is cooked, use a fork to pull out the middle. It will look just like pasta!


 I usually poor the sauce over the squash and add a little extra cheese on top and place it back into the oven for 5 minutes or until melted.  Blue Cheese is also amazingly good as well!

Be adventurous and add chicken or fresh veggies to this dish!  Enjoy!