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Side Dish: Spaghetti Squash "Carbonara"

Source of Recipe

The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes


List of Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
6 strips bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
Pinch of ground nutmeg



Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pierce the squash in several place with a fork. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until soft.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Split the squash lengthwise; remove the seeds. Using a fork, shred the squash strands into a bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients to the hot spaghetti squash; toss and serve immediately.


YIELD: 6 Servings (1 Serving = 1/2 Cup)

Calories: 82
Protein: 5 g
Sodium: 366 mg
Cholesterol: 7 mg
Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat