Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
A creamy, flavorful spaghetti squash dish infused with smoky ham, fresh snow peas, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a wholesome, low-carb meal that appeals to vegetable lovers and comfort food fans.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Scoop seeds from the squash.
- Place squash halves, cut-side-down, in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with 1/2 inch water.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat vegetable oil and butter over medium heat.
- Saute smoked ham, chopped onion, and minced garlic until the onion is soft.
- Add snow peas and diced red bell pepper; saute for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. In a large bowl, beat eggs with grated Parmesan cheese until blended.
- Turn cooked squash halves cut-side-up. Use a fork to pull out strands of squash carefully to avoid tearing the shell.
- Add the hot squash strands to the egg mixture and toss well.
- Add the warm ham and vegetable mixture to the egg and squash mixture and toss again.
- Spoon the mixture into the squash shells. Serve with freshly ground black pepper if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
680
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Egg
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).