Dinner for 2

Parmesan Pesto Spaghetti Squash

Name: Parmesan Pesto Spaghetti Squash
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash; 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp pesto (optional); 1 oz fresh spinach; 3/8 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 9 oz fresh raw shrimp; 1/4 tsp regular paprika; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; salt and pepper to taste (optional); 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

$16.82for 450 minServes 2

Roasted spaghetti squash combines with seasoned shrimp, spinach, pesto, and Parmesan for a light skillet meal.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Winter squash (butternut, 2 lb$1.29/lb typical	2 lb	$2.58Typical price
	Alfredo, 0.5 oz$0.18/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Spinach, 1 oz$0.35/oz typical	1 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Shrimp, 0.55 lb$7.99/lb typical	0.55 lb	$4.49Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.41

Swaps

Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

American Low-carb Dinners Fall

Typical price

$4.20 per serving$16.82 for 4

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Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash
1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp pesto (optional)
1 oz fresh spinach
3/8 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
9 oz fresh raw shrimp
1/4 tsp regular paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with the olive oil.
Halve the squash lengthwise, remove the seeds, and place it cut-side down on the baking sheet.
Roast the squash for 35 minutes, or until the flesh pulls into strands.
Season the shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then cook them in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, until opaque and cooked through.
Scrape the squash into strands, add it to the skillet with the spinach and pesto, and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in the Parmesan and parsley, if using.

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