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!