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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash

Slow CookerLow-CarbVegetarian

Time: 4 hours 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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About

A healthy alternative to typical noodles! Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash is just as tender and flavorful as traditional noodles but loaded with nutrients. Therefore, you can pile on the marinara sauce, alfredo sauce, or garlic butter without guilt! Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash takes a little time to make, but the results are colorful strands of taste that will shake up your dinner!

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole spaghetti squash, washed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • parmesan cheese, to taste, shredded, for serving
  • basil leaves, to taste, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -Prick the outside of the squash with the prongs of a fork about 10-15 times all over.

Step 2 -Put the squash in the slow cooker.

Step 3 -Pour the water into the pot.

Step 4 -Cook the dish on low heat for 4-6 hours.

Step 5 -Move the squash onto a cutting board until it is cool to the touch, about 15-30 minutes.

Step 6 -Cut the squash lengthwise to create two halves.

Step 7 -Scoop out the seeds from the squash and discard them.

Step 8 -Pull the flesh from the skin with a fork and shred it until it creates strands like spaghetti noodles.

Step 9 -Serve topped with the parmesan and the basil leaves.

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