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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Bacon "Spaghetti" Pie

I saw a recipe for spaghetti pie and thought it looked delicious, but it was over 550 calories per serving and didn't have any veggies.  I thought I could change it up and make it healthier.  I replaced the pasta with spaghetti squash, which does give it a little sweeter taste, but it works well with the bacon.  A lot of recipes call for half and half or cream, which I switched out fat free evaporated milk.  It still has a creaminess, but without the extra fat and calories.  You could use mozzarella cheese instead of parmesan if you wanted to.
 

Ingredients


    1 medium spaghetti squash (about 6 cups cooked squash)
    8 slices of bacon, cooked and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
    4 eggs
    3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    15 basil leaves, chopped
    1 - 12 oz can fat free evaporated milk
    1 onion, chopped

    Directions

    Cook the spaghetti squash by cutting it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place both halves in a baking pan with about an inch of water in the bottom. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. When it is done, scrape the squash out of the shell with a fork, separating the strands as you do.

    In a bowl combine the eggs, 1/2 cup of the parmesan, the milk, garlic and basil. Add the beans, squash and onions. Transfer everything to a 2 quart round baking pan or a 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees. Let it cool for at least ten minutes before cutting.

    Nutritional Info
    • Servings Per Recipe: 6
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 239.3
    • Total Fat: 9.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 143.2 mg
    • Sodium: 528.2 mg
    • Total Carbs: 20.8 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
    • Protein: 18.0 g

 

16 comments:

  1. Mmmm, this looks really good. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm your newest follower!

    Bobi
    http://westernwarmth.blogspot.com

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  2. :) Thank you. I was a little surprised at how well it turned out and that my husband told me I should make it again even after he knew it was made with spaghetti squash.

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  3. I love you substituted for low fat! I like using fat free greek yogurt as a substitute. Great recipe!

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  4. That looks great! I can't wait to try it :)

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  5. This is great--my husband would die for it!

    New Follower :)

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  6. I LOVE the name of your blog and my husband would all over this. xx - Monica..new follower

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    1. Thank you, I have to admit I was a little proud of myself when I came up with it. Hope you and your husband enjoy it. Thank you for following me!

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  7. MMMMM, forget the man, this woman wants to eat this! You had me at bacon ;) Can't wait to try this!

    Found you on the hop!

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    1. :) Anytime I can fit bacon into something I will!

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  8. Yum this looks delish! Love it and LOVE the idea of a "Man Approved Diet"! I am always looking for things that I my husband and I will both like! Hi! Stopping by from the TGIF blog hop and am now your newest follower:) Hope you can come check out Crazy Mama Drama !
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  9. Hi Sarah,
    What a lovely presentation for this fabulous recipe. We will just love this great Bacon Spaghetti Pie. Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  10. Looks delicious! I love food;-)

    I am your newest follower mam and would absolutely love a visit from you too!

    http://spunkyrealdeal.blogspot.com

    Heather P.

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  11. Wow that looks amazing! I love love spaghetti squash! Found you on the moms mingle

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  12. This looks delicious. I'm always looking for ways to eat healthy so I'll definitely be trying this.

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  13. Great recipe! I love the squash bacon combo...yum. I would love to have you stop by 'Or so she says...' and share your great ideas at the Saturday link party (runs until Tuesday night...tonight!) I hope to see you there! www.oneshetwoshe.com

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  14. i'm hungry just looking at it!
    i found u thru the naptime review mom's monday mingle and now follow.
    thanks!

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