1 spaghetti squash, smaller size split in half lengthwise, seeds removed
4 bacon slices, cooked and diced-reserve bacon fat
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 c. onions diced
1 tbsp. garlic minced
1 tbsp. fresh sage, chopped fine
2 c. heavy cream
½ c. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Heat oven to 350 F. Place spaghetti squash cut side down on sheet pan, add about ¼ inch of water to pan to help steam. Cover pan tightly with foil and roast in oven for about an hour or until a paring knife will insert easily into the squash. Remove from oven, flip squash over and allow to cool a few minutes. Using a small spoon, gently remove the squash strands from the skin and fluff up to loosen and separate the noodles. Reserve. Meanwhile make sauce.
Heat sautee pan on medium high heat, add the bacon fat, olive oil and onions. Cook for about 30 seconds until softened. Add the garlic and sage, cook for about 30 seconds but do not brown. Add the heavy cream, bring to a gentle boil and let reduce until lightly thickened. Add the spaghetti squash noodles to pan and toss with sauce. Gently stir in the Parmesan cheese, the reserved cooked bacon bits and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Enjoy!
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