Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 large spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds), halved and seeded
- 1/2 pound bacon or pancetta, cut into small strips crosswise
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 egg yolks plus 1 whole egg
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Sprinkle the bottom of a large, shallow baking dish with 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoons pepper. Place the squash flesh side down in the pan and add enough water to come up about 1/4-inch. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and cook in the oven until the squash is just fork tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Shred the squash with a fork and transfer to a large heat proof bowl.
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, cook the bacon until it becomes a light brown but is not yet crispy. Pour off most of the fat and then add the shallots and garlic. Saute for 1 minute until the garlic and shallots are fragrant and begin to caramelize. Add the white wine and cook until the liquid has completely evaporated.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs together with the cheese and the parsley. Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Combine the eggs with the bacon mixture, warming the eggs in the pan. (Do not let the eggs cook through.) Add the spaghetti squash and toss to thoroughly combine and until squash is heated through. Adjust seasoning, if necessary and serve immediately.
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By gailgogreen_2375535
Omaha, NE
on February 04, 2013
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Super easy and delicious. Will definitely make this again. Served it with garlic grilled shrimp for a healthy and filling dinner.
By cf6001
on January 27, 2013
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I made this recipe with garlic and olive oil. This is the first time we have ever had spaghetti squash. This was absolutley delicious. I am om Weight Watchers and this is a perfect alternative to pasta!! Next week, I am making it with my homemade sauce!!
thanks Emiril!
By portrait13
Panama City, FL
on January 03, 2013
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The flavor in this dish was definitely AMAZINGLY GOOD--but--I can't believe no one has mentioned how SALTY it is. I cut the salt down to 1 teaspoon total instead of 2 and with the salty bacon and salty cheese I still found it to be too salty. Aside from that, the recipe would be wonderful with no added salt. I saved the leftovers and will try tossing it with some wholewheat pasta to tone it down.
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