Spaghetti squash with Alfredo sauce

Ever wondered why a spaghetti squash is called that way?

Great question!

As a matter of fact, once you bake spaghetti squash, it develops this truly unique texture that looks a lot like spaghetti.

This is why it's perfect for today's recipes:

Vegan Spaghetti Alfredo Squash!

It's rich, it's creamy, it's satisfying - truly a perfect comfort dish for the whole family.

Ready? Let's get started.

Recipe Author

This recipe is from plant-based chef Steve Lynn.

You can learn more about him on his blog "Veggie Village" or on Instagram.

Instagram: @stevelynn_veggievillage

Website: www.veggievillage.net

Ingredients

• 1 onion, very small dice
• 1 head of roasted garlic
• 300 ml of heavy vegan cream
• 200 g (6.7 fl oz) smoked tofu
• Nutmeg
• 100-125 g (3.4-4.2 fl oz) vegan cheese (parmesan works best but any is good)
• Oil
• Spaghetti squash (roasted and strands fluffed up)
• Salt and pepper

Garnish with

• Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds. 
2. Rub them with olive oil and place them in a baking pan with the outer skin up. 
3. Bake them in the oven at 200 °C (390 °F) for 30 minutes, then take them out and let them cool down.
4. In the meantime, prepare the sauce. Chop the onion and cut the smoked tofu into dice.
5. Sweat the onion in the oil, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in the roasted garlic after 3-4 minutes.
6. Add in the smoked tofu (if not pre-fried) and fry on medium heat for about 3 minutes.
7. Add the cream, grate in some nutmeg, add a little salt and pepper, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until it has reduced by about ⅓.
8. Add in about half of the vegan cheese and let it melt.  The sauce should be thick enough that when you drag the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon the sauce shouldn’t immediately fill back up.
9. Check the seasoning level and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
10. Put it on top of the squash and cover with remaining cheese. 
11. Roast in a 200 °C (390 °F) oven for about 10 minutes or until all the cheese is melted.
12. Enjoy.