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Low Carb, High Protein Spaghetti alla Vodka

This Low Carb, High Protein Spaghetti alla Vodka is a great, healthy swap for traditional pasta! The roasted spaghetti squash and blended cottage cheese makes a creamy, protein-packed twist on a classic Italian favorite. It's rich, comforting, and light enough for a weeknight dinner without sacrificing all the yummy flavors!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 spaghetti squash cut into rings (not lengthwise) and deseeded
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes adjust to taste (a little goes a long ways!)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 2 tsbp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 1 1/3 cups cottage cheese blended with 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup water to thin sauce while cooking
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese reserve some for topping
  • 1 handful fresh basil chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Slice the spaghetti squash into 1-inch rings and remove the seeds. Place rings on a baking sheet and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Once cooked, let cool slightly, then use a fork to shred the flesh into spaghetti-like strands. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
  • Sauté diced onions for 3–4 minutes until soft.
  • Add garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1–2 more minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  • Pour in the vodka, stir, and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
  • Blend the cottage cheese with 1/4 cup water until creamy.
  • Add the blended cottage cheese mixture and ⅓ cup water to the pan. Stir well until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
  • Add the spaghetti squash strands to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  • Simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Top with extra Parmesan and fresh chopped basil.

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Some of my best work yet!!! Let’s make healthy, low carb, high protein spaghetti alla vodka sauce!!!!!

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Keyword Cottage Cheese, Low Carb, Parmesan, Protein, Spaghetti Squash
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