Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

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ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH ALFREDO

3 lb. spaghetti squash
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 lb. Italian ham, cut in thin strips
1 c. frozen peas
1 c. heavy cream
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, divided
Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Bake, cut-side down, 45 minutes or until tender. Scrape squash out of shell and drain into colander. (or skip this step and puncture squash with 8-10 knife holes and microwave for 12 minutes)
In large skillet, melt butter. Add ham and saute for 1 minute. Add peas and cook another minute. Add pepper and cream; cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes until cream thickens. Add cooked spaghetti squash; toss to blend. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and toss again. Spoon into serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Makes 8 servings. 200 calories each.

chefchazz

OH MY........this sound fab. will def try tomorrow night!!

falonjohle

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