Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests-
These low carb, gluten-free Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests are made with low carb spaghetti squash and filled with pizza toppings.
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Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests are tasty, low carb, gluten free, noodle nests with pizza inside. Sometimes you want pizza and spaghetti. But you don’t want all those carbs.
I also have included an easy way to bake a whole spaghetti squash, and then cut it open once it is soft, cooked, and cuts like butter!
I don’t know if you have tried to cut one open before baking it, but it is not an easy task. At least it is not easy for me and my elfin, child-sized hands.
Not to mention, I don’t exactly have the upper arm strength of Thor God of Thunder, and the hubby is not always around when I need brute strength.
I keep telling my hubby that I’m the brains and he is the brawn of this operation, but he thinks he should be the brains too. So, I told him he could be the looks and the brawn, and he was quite happy with that, lol.
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Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests
Ingredients:
- 1 medium size spaghetti squash (about 2 1/2 cups squash noodles)
- 1 xl egg or 2 smaller sized eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup tomato sauce * try to get one without added sugars
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasonings
- ¼ tsp oregano
- Pinch sea salt
- 24 slices pepperoni * I like uncured nitrate free brands
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ tbsp chopped basil, fresh or lightly dried
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 F (204 C), and line or oil a baking sheet.
- Using a skewer or knife, poke holes all over the spaghetti squash. Place on baking sheet and bake for an hour, turning over halfway through.
- Remove squash from oven and cool until cool to touch. Leave oven on 400F (204 C).
- Grease or oil 2 muffin pans.
- While squash is cooling, Combine in a medium size mixing bowl: tomato sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, and oregano. Mix together.
- Once squash is cool, slice in half and using a fork scrape noodles into a large bowl.
- Add the beaten egg or eggs to the squash noodles and stir together.
- Place squash noodle mixture into muffin cups and make a well in the center of each with a spoon.
- Add tomato sauce mixture to each well.
- Add a pepperoni slice to each well, and sprinkle each with grated mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle with chopped basil, and bake at 400 F (204 C) for 25 minutes or until set.
Nutritional Data: Yield: 24 nests, Serving Size: 2 nests, Amount per Serving: Cal: 43, Carbs: 2 g, Net Carbs: 2 g, Fiber: 0 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fats: 1 g, Protein: 4 g, Sugars: 1 g, Sodium: 181 mg,
Printable Recipe Card Below:
- 1 medium size spaghetti squash (about 2 1/2 cups squash noodles
- 1 xl egg or 2 smaller sized eggs beaten
- 2/3 cup tomato sauce * try to get one without added sugars
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasonings
- ¼ tsp oregano
- Pinch sea salt
- 24 slices pepperoni * I like uncured nitrate free brands
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- ½ tbsp chopped basil fresh or lightly dried
- Preheat oven to 400 F (204 C), and line or oil a baking sheet.
- Using a skewer or knife, poke holes all over the spaghetti squash. Place on baking sheet and bake for an hour, turning over halfway through.
- Remove squash from oven and cool until cool to touch. Leave oven on 400F (204 C).
- Grease or oil 2 muffin pans.
- While squash is cooling, Combine in a medium size mixing bowl: tomato sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, and oregano. Mix together.
- Once squash is cool, slice in half and using a fork scrape noodles into a large bowl.
- Add the beaten egg or eggs to the squash noodles and stir together.
- Place squash noodle mixture into muffin cups and make a well in the center of each with a spoon.
- Add tomato sauce mixture to each well.
- Add a pepperoni slice to each well, and sprinkle each with grated mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle with chopped basil, and bake at 400 F (204 C) for 25 minutes or until set.
- Serve.
Recipe Video
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Lori says
21 January, 2019 at 1:28 pmI not a tomato sauce fan, I could probably use salsa (no points in WW), I would saute mushroom, garlic, onion & pepper,
maybe some Turkey bacon.
Colleen says
3 September, 2018 at 7:44 pmWhat a great idea for spaghetti squash! These look delicious and I need to make them!
Stacey says
4 September, 2018 at 8:56 amThank you, Colleen 🙂
Darryl says
20 August, 2018 at 8:58 amA great post and easy to follow video instruction too! Nice one.
ChihYu says
19 August, 2018 at 1:41 pmWow! It’s so gorgeous and I love how healthy it is!
Katja says
18 August, 2018 at 5:24 pmMmmmmmm…. I love spaghetti squash! And these are so cute!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
17 August, 2018 at 6:32 pmThese are so yummy! I love the pepperoni in the center, it adds so much pizza flavor to these cute little nests.
tina says
17 August, 2018 at 4:17 pmLove how cute AND delicious these are!
Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says
15 August, 2018 at 4:07 pmThese are so cute and healthy too! I can’t wait to try them Stacey!
Stacey says
16 August, 2018 at 9:50 amAwe, thank you, Melissa 🙂
Tessa Simpson says
14 August, 2018 at 5:47 amCan’t wait to see if THIS recipe will convince my kids that spaghetti squash is not all bad!! Looks SO tasty!
Stacey says
14 August, 2018 at 3:03 pmThis is the only way I can get my son to eat spaghetti squash, lol.
Megan Stevens says
13 August, 2018 at 6:07 pmOh delicious!! Tomato sauce is complete comfort food for me. I can’t wait to make these fall treats!!
Stacey says
14 August, 2018 at 3:02 pmThank you, Megan 🙂
Jean says
13 August, 2018 at 5:35 pmHow cute are these? They look like perfect little bites.
Stacey says
14 August, 2018 at 3:02 pmThank you, Jean.
Nancy says
17 October, 2017 at 5:42 amWould these freeze okay?
Phil says
15 January, 2018 at 7:03 amI would def like to know that as well!
Marjorie Ruthenberg says
28 July, 2017 at 9:58 pmGREAT RECIPE,CAN’T WAIT TO TRY AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE BREAD RECIPES
Stacey says
29 July, 2017 at 9:27 amThank you so much Marjorie 🙂
Catherine says
29 May, 2017 at 4:41 pmAbsolutely amazing!
Stacey says
31 May, 2017 at 4:47 pmThank you Catherine 🙂
Katie says
7 April, 2017 at 9:20 pmAny chance you could skip the egg? Or any kind of replacement work?
Stacey says
8 April, 2017 at 8:47 amKatie,
I did make them without the egg for one batch, but be sure to remove some of the moisture from the squash noodles first. Just place them in a cheese cloth or layers of paper towels and squeeze out the excess water from the squash noodles over the sink or a bowl. Also one of my Vegan friend made them with a flax egg ( 1 tbsp flax meal mixed with a 3 tbsp water, mix and let rest in the fridge 15 mins, until thick and sticky), and she used almond cheese and other vegan toppings
Fred Jensen says
4 April, 2017 at 9:19 pmJust made these, super amazing, im currently doing keto diet and this was right in the wheel house, will reccomend this to others. Thanks for sharing.
Stacey says
5 April, 2017 at 7:39 amFred, Thank you so very much for trying the recipe, and sharing it with your friends! I really appreciate your kind words. You have made my whole week 🙂
Marjorie says
4 April, 2017 at 6:36 amJust wondering if you had to remove the excess water from the spaghetti squash at all or if you just used it as is? I know with other recipes it was always noted to remove the water (squeezing it out in a towel) so the finished product is not too watery. Can’t wait to try this, I love spaghetti squash, and its versatility!!
Stacey says
5 April, 2017 at 7:31 amHi Marjorie, I did not remove the excess water in this recipe. The moisture from the squash noodle dries out while baking. You could remove the excess moisture from the noodles if you want to.
Jenifer says
15 March, 2017 at 2:52 pmThese were delicious Stacy! My gluten free son loved a new treat especially with pizza toppings. He says the “nests” will be great to use for our Easter lunch! I’ve cooked the spaghetti squash in a crockpot with a little water until it got soft then cut it open much easier but this was easy too! Thanks again!
Stacey says
16 March, 2017 at 10:03 amThank you so much Jenifer 🙂 These would be great for Easter. Your son is so clever, I never thought about that! Thanks for the crock pot tip, I will try that next time.
Hyehopes says
14 March, 2017 at 11:09 pmCan’t wait to try this!! Another really easy way to cut through a spaghetti squash is to microwave it for 3-5 minutes… Softens it right up! You can slice and brush with olive oil and bake face down on a baking sheet.
Stacey says
17 March, 2017 at 9:51 amThank you Hyehopes. I will have to try your microwave tip! Will definitely speed up the process, Thanks 🙂
Andrea says
3 March, 2017 at 5:55 pmWill be making these this weekend, thank you for sharing. Have you tried freezing them?
Stacey says
4 March, 2017 at 4:37 pmAndrea, I have not tried freezing them, but I have kept them covered in the fridge for almost a week.
Amy says
27 February, 2017 at 6:39 pmWe loved these, Stacey! Tried them for our Friday night pizza night and it was a huge success!
Stacey says
28 February, 2017 at 6:34 pmThank you Amy for making the recipe. I’m thrilled that family likes it. 🙂
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
27 February, 2017 at 4:43 pmThis is so creative and fun, I can’t wait to try it out because I love everything pizza!
Stacey says
28 February, 2017 at 6:33 pmThank you Kari 🙂
Erin Carter says
26 February, 2017 at 8:41 pmThese are so creative! I can’t wait to try them
Stacey says
27 February, 2017 at 10:05 amThank you Erin 🙂
Carrie Forrest says
26 February, 2017 at 1:51 pmTalk about a delicate and delicious treat
Stacey says
27 February, 2017 at 10:04 amThank you Carrie 🙂
Hannah Healy says
26 February, 2017 at 1:45 pmWow! These look so cute!
Stacey says
27 February, 2017 at 10:04 amThanks Hannah
Jessica DeMay says
26 February, 2017 at 9:44 amThese are so cute and fun! I love any form of pizza so I know I would love these! 🙂
Stacey says
26 February, 2017 at 10:37 amThank you Jessica.
Rachel says
25 February, 2017 at 12:13 pmI bet this combo would be great mixed right in half of a spaghetti squash and served out of that. 🙂
Stacey says
26 February, 2017 at 10:36 amIt would be a good idea Rachel 🙂
Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says
25 February, 2017 at 11:14 amWould love to curl up in one of these delicious nests!!
Stacey says
26 February, 2017 at 10:35 amThank you Becky.
Ann says
25 February, 2017 at 7:03 amI want to try these but am on Weight Watchers (WW). The WW points calculator requires adding the number for saturated fats. Are the sat fats 0 for this? I didn’t see anything that would add them but wanted to double check. These look great!
Stacey says
25 February, 2017 at 8:30 amHi Ann, It is 1 g saturated fat per 2 nests. I have all the fat counts, but usually only post the total fat count. I can start adding the saturated fat count if it helps.
Ann says
25 February, 2017 at 3:45 pmThat would be great! I’m sure other WW trackers would appreciate it too. Thanks for your quick response!
Stacey says
26 February, 2017 at 10:37 amNo problem Ann.
ChihYu says
25 February, 2017 at 6:02 amThis is such a great invention ! I love portable foods and this could be perfect for appetizer/finger food too ! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe !
Stacey says
25 February, 2017 at 9:58 amAwe, Thank you ChihYu 🙂
GiGi says
22 February, 2017 at 9:39 pmLOVE these little buggers! Seriously LOVE THEM — spaghetti squash is my JAMMMMMM!!! It’s soooooos ooo soo good 😀
Stacey says
23 February, 2017 at 7:41 amAwe Thank you adorable Gigi 🙂
Katja says
22 February, 2017 at 8:06 pmWhat a great idea! I have to try this. I have a HUGE spaghetti squash on my counter that I have to bake.
Stacey says
23 February, 2017 at 1:58 pmThanks katja 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
22 February, 2017 at 5:39 pmThese look so delicious! I’m going to have to make these for my family soon. My youngest would gobble these up.
Stacey says
23 February, 2017 at 1:59 pmThank you Emily 🙂
Michele says
22 February, 2017 at 2:34 pmOh how cute! My kids would love these. And good idea to cook the squash whole. They sure CAN be hard to cut before baked!
Stacey says
22 February, 2017 at 2:37 pmThank you Michelle. Yes a girl could cut a finger for sure.
Cristina says
22 February, 2017 at 8:50 amThese are freaking ADORABLE! What a creative use of spaghetti squash!
Stacey says
22 February, 2017 at 10:51 amThank you Cristina 🙂
Georgina says
22 February, 2017 at 7:32 amThese look SO delicious!
Stacey says
22 February, 2017 at 10:47 amThank you Georgina 🙂
Jackie says
21 February, 2017 at 7:17 pmCan’t wait to try!
Stacey says
22 February, 2017 at 2:38 pmThank you Jackie.
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says
21 February, 2017 at 4:34 amI swear, cutting a spaghetti squash will be the death of me! Thanks for such a great way to bake it and cook it, I never thought of that! These little nests sure do look tasty! Love all things pizza 🙂
Stacey says
21 February, 2017 at 1:27 pmBethany, I know what you mean, lol.
Renee says
20 February, 2017 at 11:13 amOh this is super fun! My girls would love this and it is the perfect size for my toddler’s hands!
Stacey says
21 February, 2017 at 1:28 pmThank you Renee 🙂
Mark says
20 February, 2017 at 9:57 amThe recipe looks delicious – and the video makes it so simple! I never would have thought I could make this successfully. Thanks!
Stacey says
20 February, 2017 at 9:58 amMark, you could easily make this 🙂