Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole Recipe
A delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pizza, using spaghetti squash as the base.
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Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Oven
- Large bowl
- Fork
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash halved and seeded
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the spaghetti squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
- Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly. Use a fork to scrape out the strands of squash into a large bowl.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the spaghetti squash strands with the pizza sauce, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes:
This casserole is a great way to enjoy pizza flavors without the carbs. Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings!
Nutrition value:
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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