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Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests

18 February, 2017 by Stacey 84 Comments

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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 have also included an easy way to bake whole spaghetti squash, 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 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.

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Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium-size spaghetti squash (about 2 ½ cups squash noodles)
  • 1 xl egg or 2 smaller sized eggs, beaten
  • ⅔  cup tomato sauce * try to get one without added sugars
  • ½ teaspoon 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 tablespoon chopped basil, fresh or lightly dried

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F (204 C), and line or oil a baking sheet.
  2. Using a skewer or knife, poke holes all over the spaghetti squash. Place on a baking sheet and bake for an hour, turning over halfway through.
  3. Remove squash from oven and cool until cool to touch. Leave oven on 400F (204 C).
  4. Grease or oil 2 muffin pans.
  5. While squash is cooling, Combine in a medium-size mixing bowl: tomato sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, and oregano. Mix together.
  6. Once squash is cool, slice in half and using a fork scrape noodles into a large bowl.
  7. Add the beaten egg or eggs to the squash noodles and stir together.
  8. Place squash noodle mixture into muffin cups and make a well in the center of each with a spoon.
  9. Add tomato sauce mixture to each well.
  10. Add a pepperoni slice to each well, and sprinkle each with grated mozzarella cheese.
  11. 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, 

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Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests

Stacey
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests are tasty, low carb, gluten free, noodle nests with pizza inside.  
4.71 from 34 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, snacks
Cuisine Italian, pizza
Servings 12
Calories 43 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 medium size spaghetti squash (about 2 ½ cups squash noodles
  • 1 xl egg or 2 smaller sized eggs beaten
  • ⅔ cup tomato sauce * try to get one without added sugars
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 24 slices pepperoni * I like uncured nitrate free brands
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • ½ tablespoon chopped basil fresh or lightly dried

Instructions
 

  • 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.

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Nutrition

Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 181mgSugar: 1g
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  1. Angie

    January 19, 2023 at 4:14 am

    Can this work with, or has anyone tried this with Zucchini noodles?!? I love spaghetti squash, but I have zucchini galore to get rid of lol

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 19, 2023 at 10:27 am

      Angie, I think it would work with zucchini noodles.

      Reply
  2. Becca

    August 30, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    5 stars
    I stumbled on this today and happened to have half of a squash left-over, all cooked and ready to use, so it was meant to be! We're doing Keto and this was a great new addition to the our menu. I'm excited to do them again with other variations...I'm thinking Taco Cups with left over taco meat...yumm!
    Also thanks for the tip on breaking into the squash!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 30, 2021 at 7:28 pm

      Thank you, Becca, for trying the recipe and for your kind words.

      Reply
  3. Jackie

    January 21, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    Has anyone topped with a mini meatball ?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 22, 2020 at 7:50 am

      Jackie, great idea!

      Reply
    • Dorothy Behan

      September 10, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      Love it is easy to make thank you

      Reply
  4. Lori

    January 21, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    I 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.

    Reply
  5. Colleen

    September 03, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    5 stars
    What a great idea for spaghetti squash! These look delicious and I need to make them!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 04, 2018 at 8:56 am

      Thank you, Colleen 🙂

      Reply
  6. Darryl

    August 20, 2018 at 8:58 am

    A great post and easy to follow video instruction too! Nice one.

    Reply
  7. ChihYu

    August 19, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! It's so gorgeous and I love how healthy it is!

    Reply
  8. Katja

    August 18, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    Mmmmmmm.... I love spaghetti squash! And these are so cute!

    Reply
  9. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    August 17, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    5 stars
    These are so yummy! I love the pepperoni in the center, it adds so much pizza flavor to these cute little nests.

    Reply
  10. tina

    August 17, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    Love how cute AND delicious these are!

    Reply
  11. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living

    August 15, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    These are so cute and healthy too! I can't wait to try them Stacey!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 16, 2018 at 9:50 am

      Awe, thank you, Melissa 🙂

      Reply
  12. Tessa Simpson

    August 14, 2018 at 5:47 am

    5 stars
    Can't wait to see if THIS recipe will convince my kids that spaghetti squash is not all bad!! Looks SO tasty!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 14, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      This is the only way I can get my son to eat spaghetti squash, lol.

      Reply
  13. Megan Stevens

    August 13, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    Oh delicious!! Tomato sauce is complete comfort food for me. I can't wait to make these fall treats!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 14, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      Thank you, Megan 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jean

    August 13, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    How cute are these? They look like perfect little bites.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 14, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      Thank you, Jean.

      Reply
  15. Nancy

    October 17, 2017 at 5:42 am

    5 stars
    Would these freeze okay?

    Reply
    • Phil

      January 15, 2018 at 7:03 am

      I would def like to know that as well!

      Reply
  16. Marjorie Ruthenberg

    July 28, 2017 at 9:58 pm

    GREAT RECIPE,CAN'T WAIT TO TRY AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE BREAD RECIPES

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 29, 2017 at 9:27 am

      Thank you so much Marjorie 🙂

      Reply
  17. Catherine

    May 29, 2017 at 4:41 pm

    Absolutely amazing!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 31, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      Thank you Catherine 🙂

      Reply
    • Cc

      February 14, 2021 at 4:37 am

      This is a really good and fun way to make as a side dish or anything .I love the idea of a meat ball on top !! Thank you for a great and fun ideas.

      Reply
  18. Katie

    April 07, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    Any chance you could skip the egg? Or any kind of replacement work?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 08, 2017 at 8:47 am

      Katie,
      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

      Reply
  19. Fred Jensen

    April 04, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    5 stars
    Just 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.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 05, 2017 at 7:39 am

      Fred, 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 🙂

      Reply
  20. Marjorie

    April 04, 2017 at 6:36 am

    Just 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!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 05, 2017 at 7:31 am

      Hi 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.

      Reply
  21. Jenifer

    March 15, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    These 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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 16, 2017 at 10:03 am

      Thank 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.

      Reply
  22. Hyehopes

    March 14, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    Can'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.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 17, 2017 at 9:51 am

      Thank you Hyehopes. I will have to try your microwave tip! Will definitely speed up the process, Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  23. Andrea

    March 03, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    4 stars
    Will be making these this weekend, thank you for sharing. Have you tried freezing them?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 04, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      Andrea, I have not tried freezing them, but I have kept them covered in the fridge for almost a week.

      Reply
  24. Amy

    February 27, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    We loved these, Stacey! Tried them for our Friday night pizza night and it was a huge success!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 28, 2017 at 6:34 pm

      Thank you Amy for making the recipe. I'm thrilled that family likes it. 🙂

      Reply
  25. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

    February 27, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    This is so creative and fun, I can't wait to try it out because I love everything pizza!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 28, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      Thank you Kari 🙂

      Reply
  26. Erin Carter

    February 26, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    These are so creative! I can't wait to try them

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 27, 2017 at 10:05 am

      Thank you Erin 🙂

      Reply
  27. Carrie Forrest

    February 26, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    Talk about a delicate and delicious treat

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 27, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Thank you Carrie 🙂

      Reply
  28. Hannah Healy

    February 26, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    Wow! These look so cute!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 27, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Thanks Hannah

      Reply
  29. Jessica DeMay

    February 26, 2017 at 9:44 am

    These are so cute and fun! I love any form of pizza so I know I would love these! 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 26, 2017 at 10:37 am

      Thank you Jessica.

      Reply
  30. Rachel

    February 25, 2017 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    I bet this combo would be great mixed right in half of a spaghetti squash and served out of that. 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 26, 2017 at 10:36 am

      It would be a good idea Rachel 🙂

      Reply
  31. Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk)

    February 25, 2017 at 11:14 am

    Would love to curl up in one of these delicious nests!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 26, 2017 at 10:35 am

      Thank you Becky.

      Reply
  32. Ann

    February 25, 2017 at 7:03 am

    I 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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 25, 2017 at 8:30 am

      Hi 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.

      Reply
      • Ann

        February 25, 2017 at 3:45 pm

        That would be great! I'm sure other WW trackers would appreciate it too. Thanks for your quick response!

        Reply
        • Stacey

          February 26, 2017 at 10:37 am

          No problem Ann.

          Reply
  33. ChihYu

    February 25, 2017 at 6:02 am

    5 stars
    This 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 !

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 25, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Awe, Thank you ChihYu 🙂

      Reply
  34. GiGi

    February 22, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    LOVE these little buggers! Seriously LOVE THEM --- spaghetti squash is my JAMMMMMM!!! It's soooooos ooo soo good 😀

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 23, 2017 at 7:41 am

      Awe Thank you adorable Gigi 🙂

      Reply
  35. Katja

    February 22, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    What a great idea! I have to try this. I have a HUGE spaghetti squash on my counter that I have to bake.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 23, 2017 at 1:58 pm

      Thanks katja 🙂

      Reply
  36. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    February 22, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    These look so delicious! I'm going to have to make these for my family soon. My youngest would gobble these up.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 23, 2017 at 1:59 pm

      Thank you Emily 🙂

      Reply
  37. Michele

    February 22, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    Oh how cute! My kids would love these. And good idea to cook the squash whole. They sure CAN be hard to cut before baked!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 22, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      Thank you Michelle. Yes a girl could cut a finger for sure.

      Reply
  38. Cristina

    February 22, 2017 at 8:50 am

    These are freaking ADORABLE! What a creative use of spaghetti squash!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 22, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Thank you Cristina 🙂

      Reply
  39. Georgina

    February 22, 2017 at 7:32 am

    These look SO delicious!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 22, 2017 at 10:47 am

      Thank you Georgina 🙂

      Reply
  40. Jackie

    February 21, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    Can't wait to try!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 22, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      Thank you Jackie.

      Reply
  41. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado

    February 21, 2017 at 4:34 am

    I 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 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 21, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      Bethany, I know what you mean, lol.

      Reply
  42. Renee

    February 20, 2017 at 11:13 am

    5 stars
    Oh this is super fun! My girls would love this and it is the perfect size for my toddler's hands!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 21, 2017 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you Renee 🙂

      Reply
  43. Mark

    February 20, 2017 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    The recipe looks delicious - and the video makes it so simple! I never would have thought I could make this successfully. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 20, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Mark, you could easily make this 🙂

      Reply

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