Spaghetti Squash White or Red Pizza

Submitted by Artemis Platts

"Make a healthful, delicious pizza with spaghetti squash. Adapted from Spaghetti Squash Cheesy Bread, https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a22552880/spaghetti-squash-cheesy-bread-recipe/. I tried this recipe in order to prepare spaghetti squash that wasn't watery, and it exceeded my expectations! It's a great way to enjoy spaghetti squash while limiting your wheat-based carbs."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved and seeds removed
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon herbes de provence
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 -4 tablespoons breadcrumbs (optional)
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 4 -6 ounces fresh broccoli, sliced (optional)
• marinara sauce (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Drizzle cut sides of spaghetti squash with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side-down on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly.
2. Using a fork, break up squash strands. Using cheesecloth or a dish towel, wring excess moisture out of spaghetti squash. Increase oven temperature to 425°.
3. Transfer spaghetti squash to a large bowl with eggs, garlic, oregano, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, cornstarch and bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper. Stir until completely combined.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with butter or oil. Transfer “dough” to baking sheet and pat into a crust. Bake until golden and dried out, 25 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups mozzarella, crushed red pepper flakes, marinara sauce (if desired) and broccoli and bake until cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes more.