Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole Food

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PIZZA CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Use a small paring knife to puncture the spaghetti squash a few times all over. Place on a baking sheet and bake until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool until cool enough to handle, then use a large knife to slice the squash open lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds with a fork and discard. Continue to use the fork to pull the flesh from its peel. (Leave the oven on.)
• Wrap the squash in a clean dishtowel and squeeze out all the excess water. (There will be quite a bit of water in the squash. It is important to squeeze out as much as you can so that the crust will have a better texture.)
• Whisk the eggs together with the shredded mozzarella and garlic salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the spaghetti squash until well combined.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the squash to the center of the baking sheet and spread into a 10-inch circle. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Spread the pizza sauce on the crust and top with the desired toppings. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, an additional 10 minutes.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH PIZZA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out all the seeds. Brush with just a little olive oil (about a teaspoon) and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place both halves of the squash cut side down on a prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
• While the squash is roasting, drizzle oil into a large pan over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until meat is browned and crumbled, draining if necessary.
• Stir in seasonings and salt/pepper, then pour in the marinara and mix well until everything is combined. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Remove the squash from the oven and let cool for a few minutes until it's easier to handle then using a fork, scrape out all the insides and add to the sauce that's simmering on the stove.
• Toss spaghetti squash with meat sauce and cook for about 3 more minutes, just so all those flavors can heat through.
• Transfer spaghetti squash and meat sauce to a 9×13 casserole dish lightly coated with nonstick spray. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, layer pepperonis and sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning (and red pepper flakes), if desired.
• Bake the pizza casserole in the oven, uncovered for about 25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve and enjoy!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & SAUSAGE PIZZA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Pierce squash in several place with fork. Microwave on HIGH 15 min. or until tender.
• Meanwhile, brown sausage with peppers in large skillet; drain. Return sausage mixture to skillet. Add pasta sauce and oregano; mix well. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
• Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds. Scrape squash into strands with fork; place in large bowl. Add eggs; mix well. Add pasta sauce mixture and mozzarella; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with Parmesan.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until casserole is heated through and top is lightly browned.