Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole Recipe
A comforting and healthy Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole that combines tender spaghetti squash with savory pasta sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and your choice of optional toppings. This casserole is baked to perfection with bubbling cheese and can be customized with various vegetables, meats, and seasonings for a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 medium pre-cooked spaghetti squash (cooked in Instant Pot or by your preferred method)
- 1 cup pasta sauce (any variety you prefer)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup pre-cooked meat (such as ground beef, sausage, or chicken)
- ½ cup chopped mushrooms
- ¼ cup sliced olives
- ½ cup chopped veggies (bell peppers, onions, zucchini, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare the squash: Place the pre-cooked spaghetti squash into a 9×9 inch baking dish, or larger if making a bigger casserole.
- Add sauce and mix-ins: Stir the pasta sauce into the spaghetti squash until evenly combined. Add any optional meat, veggies, mushrooms, olives, and Italian seasoning to distribute throughout the mixture.
- Add cheeses: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the squash and sauce mixture. Optionally, add parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
- Broil for crispy cheese (optional): For a nicely browned, crispy cheese topping, switch your oven to broil for 3-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on the casserole to prevent burning.
- Serve and enjoy: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your flavorful, low-carb pizza casserole!
Notes
- Pre-cooking spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot saves time and yields tender strands perfect for casseroles.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings such as pepperoni, spinach, or artichokes.
- Use gluten-free pasta sauce if you need to keep this dish gluten-free.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add more vegetables or plant-based proteins.
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