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15 Flavorful Spaghetti Squash Recipes That'll Make You Forget About Pasta

These tasty alternatives to your favorite pasta dish won't disappoint

by Chrissy Giglo | COMMENT

PHOTO 11/16

Coconut Cashew Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Cauliflower Fetuccine alfredo has to be one of the ultimate indulgences -- but one that you pay for big time in fat and calories. Fortunately, you can capture some of that creamy, hearty goodness guilt-free with this spaghetti squash recipe. Even better, it's totally vegan-friendly.

Ingredients:
1 medium spaghetti squash
1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder

For the Sauce:
1 cup canned full-fat coconut milk
3/4 cup salted roasted cashews
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic smashed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil and parsley chopped
Pinch ofcrushed red pepper flakes to your taste
Vegan or regular parmesan for serving
2 to 4 poached or fried eggs (optional)

Directions:
Place squash in oven and let roast until it's ready to be turned into spaghetti strands. Add cauliflower to a separate baking sheet and let roast until slightly charred.

While these are roasting, make the coconut alfredo sauce. Add the coconut milk, cashews. lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt and pepper to a blender or food processor. Process until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. Stir in the crushed red pepper, basil and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.

When the squash is ready, lightly fork it to remove the strands and toss together with the coconut sauce and roasted cauliflower.

Image and recipe via halfbakedharvest.com

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