Can you imagine a Pizza Crust from Spaghetti Squash?
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust Recipe
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust Recipe
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A low carb amd gluten free pizza crust made from Spaghetti Squash. Sure to be a crowd pleaser and shocker. You use Spaghetti Squash pizza crust just like you do any other crust, and you can prepare the spaghetti squash ahead of time!
Author: Shelley Zurek
Recipe type: Pizza
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 1 crust
Ingredients
- For PIzza Crust
- One large Spaghetti Squash
- water
- One egg, beaten
- ⅔ cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbs. Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds with spoon. In a 13 x 9" glass baking pan, place both halves flesh side down. Fill pan with water ½" deep (this will help to steam the squash). Cook in microwave, on high for 15 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes after removing.
- Remove spaghetti squash from baking pan. Use fork to pull out the strands of spaghetti squash (the squash will come out in long spaghetti like strands) and place in a mixing bowl. Discard squash outer layer. Let strands cool slightly.
- Into a mixing bowl, measure out 3½ cups of spaghetti squash per pizza crust (you will probably only have enough for one pizza, set the remainder aside for another great dish).
- Pile the half the spaghetti squash into a cheesecloth or thin dish towel, twist cloth to form a closed sack and squeeze out all water. Discard water. Repeat with the remaining half. The more moisture you get out, the more crust-like the pizza crust will be. Return squash to mixing bowl.
- Add beaten egg, the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to the spaghetti squash. Stir together.
- Press squash mixture in a thin, even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and shape into an approximate 10-inch circle.
- Bake at 400°F for approximately 20 minutes. Remove from oven, carefully flip, and cook for another 10 minutes. ( Tip: The best way I discovered to flip the spaghetti squash crust was to line another pan with parchment paper. Place it over top of pizza crust, and flip the pizza crust into the new pan. You can also use a spatula but you definitely risk breaking the crust.)
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Actually this doesn’t sound too bad. I would for sure try this to cut down on the carbs. Thanks for posting.
I’ve been seeing veggies as a pasta dough substitute a lot lately. Nice to have a good recipe. Thanks!
That’s a really good idea. It would definitely be healthier than regular crust.
I love these veggie alternative pizza crusts. Great way to cut flour and boost vieggies
My family tries to eat healthy. this would be a great way to eat fewer carbs.
As usual, yummy and delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe
This is an amazing idea, and I’d like to try it. I’ve not yet made anything with spaghetti squash.
Love this idea and I love summer squash.
I’d rather use my spaghetti squash for making spaghetti.
MMMMMMMmmmmm! This sounds tasty. Although I am a fan of pizza crust as long as it’s thin and crispy. This sounds like it is worth a try though. I love spaghetti squash!
Sounds healthy and delicious
I’ve used cauliflower as a crust and it was a disaster. I’ll try this – hopefully it turns out like your fantastic picture!
I have eaten spaghetti squash before . Its okay but no one in my family eats it. This would be good for my niece tho. thanks
This is so delicious and I hope everyone that wishes to eat low carb trys this. Truly, you shall not be disappointed!
We try to eat low carb in our house. This looks like a recipe that would fit right into our lifestyle!
I still think this is a strange way to make pizza. But I have a friend who has to be gluten free so this would be good for her.
Tasty crust idea. I really like spaghetti squash, only had it once in two years… should eat it more
I’m not on a special diet, my family just loves any type of squash. I have never heard of making any type of crust out of spaghetti squash and this looks so amazing! I have to try this. Thank you for sharing.
I have Celiac Disease so I am always looking for gluten-free recipes. I never thought of using spaghetti squash for pizza crust. I will have to try it!
This pizza crust recipe is awesome, as we just start our Keto diet, I think this will be a great option.