Tuscan Spaghetti Squash

This low carb alternative might just be better than the real thing.

Total Time: 1:10

Prep: 0:10

Cook: 1:00

Level: Easy

Serves: 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 large spaghetti squash
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 c. baby spinach
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/3 c. grated Parmesan
• Basil, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Rub all over with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place flesh side-down on baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the spaghetti squash is tender. Let cool until cool enough to handle, then use two forks to pull apart spaghetti squash flesh into fine noodle-like strings.
3. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a medium skillet until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4. Pour off half the bacon fat and add garlic, tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Add heavy cream and Parmesan and let simmer until slightly thickened. Add spaghetti squash and toss until fully coated. Crumble bacon over the squash and stir to combine. Garnish with basil.

Pesto Chicken Casserole with Feta Cheese and Olives

Ingredients

4 servings?

• 1½ lbs (700 g) chicken, thighs or breast
• 4 oz. (100 g) red or green pesto
• 1½ cups (400 ml) heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup (120 ml) pitted olives, black or green
• ½ lb (225 g) feta cheese, diced
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper
• Butter for frying

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the chicken thighs or filets into pieces. Season with salt and pepper and fry in butter until golden brown.
3. Mix pesto and heavy cream in a bowl.
4. Place the fried chicken pieces in a baking dish together with olives, feta cheese and garlic. Add the pesto mix.
5. Bake in oven for 20-30 minutes, until the dish has turned a nice color.

Serve with baby spinach or other leafy greens tossed with generous amounts of olive oil and a little salt.