Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

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Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole is an easy vegetarian meal that is healthy and delicious! It is low calorie, low carb, and naturally gluten-free.

9x13 baking dish with pizza casserole inside garnished with fresh basil.

Spaghetti Squash is a great substitution for pasta as it is low in calories (only 40 per cup), low in carbohydrates (10 grams per cup) and packed full of nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and fiber.

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

a whole spaghetti squash, 1 green pepper, 1 onion, head of garlic, container of marinara sauce, container of mozzarella cheese, small dish of spices, small dish of olive oil.

Spaghetti Squash – One medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds) is used for this recipe.

Other Veggies – a green pepper, an onion, and four cloves of garlic add some amazing flavor!

Marinara Sauce – a 24 ounce jar of your favorite sauce

Mozzarella Cheese – 8 ounces which is equivalent to 2 cups

Olive Oil – I prefer extra virgin

Spices – oregano and black pepper

How to Make

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Brush 2 teaspoons of olive oil on the inside of the squash. Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes or until the skin can easily be pierced with a fork.

a halved spaghetti squash with seeds scooped out.
halve lengthwise and scoop out the seeds
2 halves of a spaghetti squash on a baking sheet.
brush on oil and place cut side down onto baking sheet

While the squash is roasting, saute the onion and green pepper with 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add in the marinara sauce, oregano, and black pepper. Simmer over low heat until ready for use.

a frying pan with sauteed onions and peppers.
saute onion, pepper, and garlic
marinara sauce in a large frying pan.
add marinara sauce and simmer

Remove the squash from the oven, turn them over, and let cool 10 minutes or until able to handle. Use a fork to scrape the strands of squash from the skin. Place the spaghetti squash in a large mixing bowl.

2 roasted halves of spaghetti squash with browned edges.
flip over and allow to cool
a metal bowl of spaghetti squash.
place the spaghetti squash into a large bowl

Combine the spaghetti squash and marinara sauce. Stir and transfer to a 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.

spaghetti squash and marinara sauce in a 9x13 baking dish.
add contents to a 9×13 baking dish
Mozzarella cheese sprinkled on top of a 9x13 casserole.
sprinkle on mozzarella cheese

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. I then like to broil for 2 minutes to brown the top a bit. Remove the spaghetti squash pizza casserole from the oven and garnish with fresh basil, and/or crushed red pepper.

a spatula taking out a serving of spaghetti squash pizza casserole and placing on a small white plate.

Cheesy, saucy, and oh so good!

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9x13 baking dish with pizza casserole inside garnished with fresh basil.

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

Author: Hoorah to Health

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole is an easy vegetarian meal that is healthy and delicious! It is low calorie, low carb, and naturally gluten-free.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Cooling Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 6

Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 medium Spaghetti Squash about 3 pounds
  • 1 Yellow Onion chopped
  • 1 Green Pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 24 ounce jar Marinara Sauce
  • 8 oz Mozarella Cheese shredded (2 cups)
  • 4 teaspoons Olive Oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  • Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Brush 2 teaspoons of olive oil on the inside of the squash.

  • Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes or until the skin can easily be pierced with a fork.

  • While the squash is roasting, saute the onion and green pepper with 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until tender.

  • Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  • Add in the marinara sauce, oregano, and black pepper. Simmer over low heat until ready for use.

  • Remove the squash from the oven, turn them over, and let cool 10 minutes or until able to handle.

  • Use a fork to scrape the strands of squash from the skin. Place the spaghetti squash in a large mixing bowl.

  • Combine the spaghetti squash and marinara sauce. Stir and transfer to a 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top.

  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. I then like to broil for 2 minutes to brown the top a bit.

  • Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil, and/or crushed red pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 8Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 631mgPotassium: 681mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 422IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 223mgIron: 2mg



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