Creamy, Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with Cannabis Oil

Prep Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1.8 kg spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 15ml olive oil
  • 0.6g kosher salt
  • 480ml heavy cream
  • 30g unsalted butter
  • 1-2 teaspoons cannabis oil (adjust based on desired potency)
  • 65g grated Parmesan cheese
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Italian parsley or fresh basil leaves, for topping as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Squash:

  • Preheat oven to 190°C.
  • Place squash halves cut side up on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, rub to coat, and sprinkle with salt. Turn squash cut side down.

2. Bake:

  • Bake until tender and lightly browned, about 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove baking sheet from the oven and carefully flip squash cut side up. Let cool slightly.

3. Prepare the Alfredo Sauce:

  • Increase oven temperature to broil with the rack about 15 cm from the heat source.
  • In a medium pot, bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until liquid is reduced by about half, around 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Add the cannabis oil, mixing well to incorporate.

4. Combine with Squash:

  • Using a fork, shred the squash flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
  • Transfer the strands to a large bowl, reserving one squash skin on the baking sheet (discard the other skin).
  • Add the cream mixture, half of the Parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper to the squash strands. Toss to combine.

5. Broil:

  • Transfer the mixture to the reserved squash skin and spread evenly. Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Broil the squash until the cream is bubbly and lightly browned.

6. Serve:

  • Top with additional black pepper and garnish with basil or parsley as desired.