Daphne Oz's Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Make this gourmet meal in the microwave.

spaghetti squash

Weeknight dinners don't have to be stressful and overly involved. Try using the microwave
to whip up this meal in under 30 minutes. Plus, using spaghetti squash is a great was to
reduce your carb intake while still enjoying deliciously decadent carbonara sauce.

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Ingredients

• 2 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
 • 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup hot water (from squash dish)
• 4 strips cooked bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Season the squash all over with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.

2. Place the squash in a microwave-safe baking dish, cut side down. Place about1/2-inch of
water into the baking dish. If you don’t have a baking dish large enough for all 4 squash
halves then cook in batches. Microwave on high for about 5 minutes and then check
doneness with a paring knife or fork. Add additional water if it has evaporated. Microwave
for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until tender. If the squash needs a little more time in the
microwave then cook in 1 minute intervals until tender. Set the squash aside while you
make the sauce.

3. Place the eggs into a medium bowl and slowly whisk in the hot water. Then whisk in the
cheese, oil, and pepper.

4. Place each half of a squash onto a plate and place a 1/4 of the sauce onto each piece of
squash. Using 2 forks, scrape the flesh to create strands of “spaghetti”. Mix until the cheese
sauce is incorporated and then top with the bacon.