- 1 large spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (8 ounce) package walnuts
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pound Italian sausage, cut into chunks
- 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
- Place spaghetti squash cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high until easily pierced with a fork, about 7 minutes.
- Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork. Transfer to a bowl; add butter, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add to bowl with spaghetti squash. Add walnuts and a pinch of salt to the skillet; cook and stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Place sausage in the skillet; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in Alfredo sauce and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spoon sausage mixture over squash and top with walnuts.