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Home » Recipes » Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

10/1/21

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This Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara is made with turkey bacon, peppers and mushrooms with a delicious cream sauce.

Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

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How to make this recipe

  1. Cut spaghetti squash in half. Microwave for 1-2 minutes to soften if necessary.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and place spaghetti squash face down on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and cook.
  3. Cook turkey bacon for 4-5 minutes until slightly crispy on med-high heat on the stove.
  4. Add olive oil and garlic to a pan and sauce. After a few moments, add the mushrooms. When moisture releases, add red onion and green peppers plus salt and pepper and cook.
  5. Add flour and toss veggies to coat.
  6. Pour in the broth, cream and parmesan cheese, cooking and stirring often for 2 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
  7. Remove spaghetti squash from the oven and when cool, scrape out with a fork. Pour sauce mixture overtop of spaghetti squash, stirring to combine.
  8. Add scallops to a skillet and cook.
  9. Top spaghetti squash halves with carbonara sauce and 6-8 scallops. Serve and enjoy!

Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Ingredients and substitutions

  • Olive oil – any neutral oil like canola oil, peanut oil or avocado oil can be used in place of olive oil.
  • Spaghetti squash – spaghetti squash has the texture of spaghetti noodles so it’s the best alternative to noodles. If you wish to make this carbonara recipe with pasta, feel free to do so. Or, use the ingredients to stuff another squash like butternut squash, acorn squash, etc.

Carbonara sauce

  • Olive oil – see substitution notes above.
  • Turkey bacon – turkey bacon is a leaner meat but feel free to use regular bacon in place of turkey bacon.
  • Garlic – fresh or jarred minced garlic can be used.
  • Mushrooms – you can use any mushrooms of choice but cremini will be best. If you’re not a fan, leave them out altogether or replace with another veggie of choice.
  • Green pepper – any bell pepper colour can be used in place of green peppers. Or replace altogether with poblano peppers or another veggie of your choice.
  • Red onion – shallots, yellow onions or white onions will make for a great substitution.
  • Flour – potato starch or corn starch can be used to thicken the sauce.
  • Chicken broth – veggie broth is a great alternative to this recipe.
  • Heavy cream – half and half, whole milk or a milk of choice can be used.
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • Parmesan cheese – fresh grated parmesan cheese is recommended.
  • Scallops – this recipe will also work well with shrimps if you’d like an alternative seafood option.

Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

How to avoid mushy spaghetti squash 

Spaghetti squash, like other squashes, is known to have a stiff exterior that is hard to cut. To make prepping this dish easier, pierce the squash with a fork and microwave for two minutes to soften it. Allow the squash to cool and then cut it in half. Drizzle olive oil over the halves and bake it in the oven until the inside of the squash has softened. Scrape the inside with a fork for spaghetti-like strands.

To ensure the spaghetti squash doesn't turn out mushy, you will need to make sure that there is no excess moisture in the squash when cooking.

Storing and reheating

To store any leftovers, place the room temperature spaghetti squash dish into an airtight container. Since this recipe includes scallops, you will not want to store it for any longer than 3 days. If you want to ensure your dish is as fresh as possible, store the spaghetti squash without any scallops and make them fresh the day of. When ready to enjoy the leftovers, reheat the spaghetti squash in the oven at 350 degrees until it is fully warmed up.

Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Freezing spaghetti squash

Stuffed spaghetti squash is unfortunately not freezer friendly. However, spaghetti squash on its own can be frozen for a later time.

To freeze the spaghetti squash, cook the squash and use a fork to create the noodles. Remove all noodles from the shell and store them in an airtight container or bag. Allow the spaghetti squash noodles to be drained of any extra moisture for longevity. Once frozen, it will last in the freezer for eight months.

To enjoy the spaghetti squash, allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight before consuming. Once it has thawed, use it as instructed above.

Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

More spaghetti squash recipes

  • Chicken and pesto spaghetti squash
  • Chicken caprese spaghetti squash
  • Spaghetti squash alfredo

Meal prep tools

  • Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on storing this recipe for later.
  • Freeze the spaghetti squash in glass microwave-safe bowls up to 6 months
Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

This Healthy Scallop Spaghetti Squash Carbonara is made with turkey bacon, peppers and mushrooms with a delicious cream sauce for an easy weeknight dinner!
4.80 from 5 votes
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 399kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 spaghetti squash

Carbonara sauce

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup green pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb Scallops

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 F.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half. If they are too hard, you can microwave them whole for 1-2 minutes to soften them until they are easier to cut.
  • On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place spaghetti squash face down after covering them with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large frying pan on med-high heat. Cook turkey bacon for 4-5 minutes until slightly crispy. Remove from heat.
  • Without wiping pan clean, add more olive oil. Add garlic, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until liquid has released. Add red onion and green peppers plus salt and pepper and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add flour and toss veggies to coat. Add broth, cream and parmesan cheese, cooking and stirring often for 2 minutes until sauce slightly thickens, then stir bacon back in.
  • Remove spaghetti squash from the oven and when cool, scrape out with a fork. Pour sauce mixture overtop of spaghetti squash, stirring to combine.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over high heat. When oil starts to smoke, add scallops and cook for 1 minute per side. Remove from heat to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Top spaghetti squash halves with carbonara sauce and 6-8 scallops. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1303mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 44.6mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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Comments

  1. Regina says

    November 9, 2017 at 22:48

    I love how you made a healthier version of scallop carbonara with spaghetti squash! The presentation is so impressive!

    Reply
  2. Kristen @ The Endless Meal says

    November 9, 2017 at 21:12

    Such a beautiful recipe! Those scallops look amazing!!

    Reply
  3. Jessie Gunaseelan says

    November 9, 2017 at 20:34

    So healthy and yummy! I love the colors and flavors of this recipe. This recipe is going into my list of guilt-free hearty meals.

    Reply
  4. nocrumbsleft says

    November 9, 2017 at 18:49

    This dish looks so delicious! I love scallops and this recipe.

    Reply
  5. Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says

    November 9, 2017 at 18:16

    We love spaghetti squash and this must be a terrific combination. We love these scallops and all the Marina del Rey seafood. This dish seems so simple and clean – love it!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    November 9, 2017 at 16:51

    Such a creative meal! Loving all the colours and flavours here and of course, those beautiful scallops on top!

    Reply
  7. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

    November 9, 2017 at 16:39

    This looks incredible! I love spaghetti squash — I’ve never thought of freezing it though. That’s a great tip. Also excited to see your other scallop recipes 🙂

    Reply
  8. Tania Sheff says

    November 9, 2017 at 15:44

    Wow! I am loving EVERYTHING about this recipe! The colors, the flavors, the scallops… Irresistible!

    Reply
  9. jenn peas and crayons says

    November 9, 2017 at 13:08

    Loving this sassy veggie-packed scallop spaghetti squash! Such a great recipe for tasty Marina del Rey scallops – YUM!

    Reply
  10. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    November 9, 2017 at 12:56

    I’m loving the flavors, the colors, everything about this gorgeous dish! Marina del Rey makes the BEST seafood!

    Reply
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