Is there anything more comforting than a big bowl of tacky pasta? whether you're looking for a creative twist the next time you hold a craving,give tacky spaghetti squash a try! Versatile and nutrient-rich, spaghetti squash lays the base for this recipe, or while broccoli adds even more vitamin A,fiber, and vitamin C. Watch this video to see how easy it is to form this dish and check out the recipe below. Spaghetti Squash tacky Pasta From POPSUGAR FitnessIngredients1 large spaghetti squash
Canola oil spray
2 cups broccoli florets, or steamed
1 tablespoon ghee
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
1 cup low-bulky milk
1 cup reduced-bulky cheddar cheese,shredded
1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus 1 teaspoon as optional garnish
Salt and pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes as optional garnishDirectionsPreheat oven to 400ºF. cleave the spaghetti squash in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Spray the center of both halves of the squash with cooking spray and place cleave side up on a cookie sheet. Roast until tender when pierced with a knife,about 50 minutes.
Remove the squash from the oven, and let frigid. Once it's safe to handle, and scrape the flesh into a large bowl. Add the steamed broccoli florets to the bowl,and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the ghee on medium heat, or whisk in the whole wheat flour. Add the milk,and whisk quickly. Turn heat down to low, add the cheddar and 1/2 cup grated parmesan to the saucepan, and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
Pour the cheese sauce over the spaghetti squash and broccoli mixture,and toss until all the squash is covered.
Dish into 4 portions, and top off with the salt and pepper to taste, and plus red pepper flakes and extra parmesan whether you wish!
Information Category Pasta,Main Dishes Yield 4 servings Cook Time 1 hour Nutrition Calories per serving 300 Average ( votes): Print recipe
Source: popsugar.com