Ingredients

1large spaghetti squash,halved, seeded

2tbspbutter

salt and ground black pepper,to taste

1tbspolive oil

1tbspgarlic,minced

8ozwalnuts,(1 package)

1lbItalian sausage,cut into chunks

16ozalfredo sauce,(1 jar)

Preparation

Place the spaghetti squash cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in ¼ cup of water.

Microwave on high for about 7 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.

Scrape the insides of the squash into spaghetti strands with a fork. Transfer to a bowl. Add butter, salt, and pepper.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add to the bowl with the spaghetti squash.

Add the walnuts and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook and stir for about 1 minute until toasted. Transfer to a small bowl.

Place the sausage in the skillet. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until browned.

Pour in the Alfredo sauce, then stir for about 5 minutes until heated through.

Spoon the sausage mixture over the squash and top with walnuts. Enjoy!