For this dairy free alfredo sauce we used cashews as the base for the sauce and some seasonings to make it taste cheesy.

Two bowls of deconstructed spaghetti squash alfredo. Each bowl has spaghetti squash, shrimp, broccoli and a big pour of alfredo sauce. this recipe

Cooking spaghetti squash in the oven

We typically roast our spaghetti squash in the oven. We like the flavor best roasted and it’s an easy thing to get going while you prep the rest of the dish. Here is how we bake our spaghetti squash.

  • Slice the squash in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds.
  • Place open side down on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake at 400° for about 25 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
  • Remove from the oven, and let cool enough to handle.
  • Use a fork to pull the noodles out of the shell.
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An easy dairy free, vegan alfredo sauce

We make this Vegan Alfredo Sauce all the time! We use it as a sauce in recipes like this spaghetti squash alfredo. And we also use it as a sauce for pizza, to top bowl meals made with leftovers and even to dip veggies in.

You just throw it all in a high powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy!

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Spaghetti squash shrimp alfredo in a bowl with fork pulling noodles out
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Easy Shrimp + Broccoli Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 people
The shrimp and broccoli make this spaghetti squash alfredo filling and satisfying, but the real winner here is the creamy, dairy free alfredo sauce!
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Ingredients

For the Creamy Vegan Alfredo Sauce:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 2 cups raw cashews
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and place open face down on the lined baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake for 25 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
  • While the squash bakes, make alfredo sauce. Place all of the sauce ingredients in your blender in the order listed and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • Line another baking sheet with parchment paper and spread broccoli florets on it in an even layer. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon avocado oil and season with a couple big pinches each of salt and pepper. When the squash has about 10-15 minutes left, add broccoli to the oven to bake. You'll want to bake to your preferred tenderness. We like ours to retain a little crisp.
  • Also while the squash is cooking, pat shrimp dry and season with chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper to coat.
  • When the squash is done, remove both the squash and broccoli from the oven, flip the squash over to face up and cool down a bit.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to the pan. Once hot, add shrimp to pan. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes. Flip, season with more salt and pepper and continue cooking for a few more minutes until it's cooked through and pink in color.
  • Once shrimp is done, turn off stove and put it all together. Scoop squash out of skin with a fork to make noodles and place in a bowl. Add shrimp and broccoli and drizzle with sauce. Enjoy.

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Course: Main Course
Author: Erica Winn
Cuisine: American, Italian
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