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Creamy Mushroom Sauce over Spaghetti Squash

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/creamy-mushroom-sauce-spaghetti-squash/

Ingredients

The squash

  • 1 large or 2 medium spaghetti squash

The sauce

  • 2-3 tbsp ghee
  • 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • ½ cup raw cashew butter
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 3.5 oz baby spinach leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the squash flesh side down on a baking sheet and bake for 60-75 minutes until tender.
  4. In a skillet, melt ghee over high heat and add mushrooms, cooking until golden brown.
  5. Lower the heat, add the chopped onion, and cook until softened.
  6. In a measuring cup, combine cashew butter, Dijon mustard, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, then whisk in water gradually until smooth.
  7. Pour the mixture over the mushrooms and onions, reduce heat, and mix well.
  8. Add spinach and stir until wilted, adjusting thickness with more water if necessary.
  9. Once the squash is done, scrape the flesh into strands and serve topped with the mushroom sauce.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
343
Total fat
24g
Total carbohydrates
26g
Total protein
11g
Sodium
436mg
Cholesterol
19mg

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