Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust Recipe (2024)

By Marjory Pilley Published Sep 28, 2022 · Updated Sep 28, 2022

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Spaghetti squash pizza crust will hook you after the first bite! It's a healthy, low-carb, gluten-free, and delicious base for your favorite pizza toppings.

Are you a fan of grain-free, vegetable crusts that masquerade as pizza? We are! Done right, these alternative pizza crusts are not just healthier than a traditional pizza but also very tasty.

But pizza crust made of spaghetti squash may be the recipe that wins over the entire family. The flavor is almost buttery and more subtle than cauliflower pizza bites.

And the crispy crust is perfectly suited for any topping combinations you dream up, from Margherita pizza to meat-lover versions.

Ingredients

You'll need just a few ingredients to make spaghetti squash pizza crust:

• Spaghetti squash- cooked and strands removed. See the section below on how to easily cut and cook this squash.
• Mozzarella cheese - Mozzarella cheese is mild and does not take over the flavor. Other shredded cheeses, such as Monterey Jack or Colby Jack, can be used instead but will change the flavor profile too.
• Egg is used as a binder.
• Oregano and garlic powder are used to flavor the crust.

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

Cutting spaghetti squash in half is the biggest stumbling block for this and any other recipe that uses this vegetable. But it shouldn't be!

Bake Whole in the Oven or a Slow Cooker

The easiest method is to cook spaghetti squash whole in the oven or a slow cooker. Here's a recap of the process:

1. Poke 8-10 holes in the outer surface of the squash.
2. Place squash in a slow cooker or on a baking sheet in an oven preheated to 425 °F.
3. Cook squash until the outer surface is soft to the touch and a knife can be inserted without much effort.
   • Slow Cooker: 3-4 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low.
   • Oven: 30 minutes, rolling over halfway through.
4. Allow spaghetti squash to cool for about 10 minutes and carefully remove to a cutting board using oven mitts or a towel. It will easily break apart.
5. Cut in half and remove seeds.

Cut in Half and Roast

Roasting spaghetti squash in the oven with the flesh exposed deepens the flavor. If you go this route, soften spaghetti squash in the microwave first, so it's easy to cut in half.

1. To soften spaghetti squash:
   • Poke 8-10 holes in the outer surface of the squash with a knife to allow steam to escape.
   • Place squash on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for about 2 minutes, rotate, and microwave for up to 2 minutes more.
   • Remove from microwave, cut the squash in half and remove seeds.
2. Brush the inside with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Place squash halves, cut-side down, on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake for about 40 minutes at 375 °F.

There's no getting around the fact that it takes some time to cook spaghetti squash. But, it's hands-off cook time AND you can prepare squash 1-2 days in advance.

Directions with Pictures

Follow these steps to make the spaghetti squash pizza crust once you've cooked and removed the strands from the gourd:

It's very important to remove as much liquid as possible from the spaghetti squash strands to have a firm, crisp crust. This recipe starts with about 4 cups of cooked spaghetti squash. There will be approximately 1 ½ cups once the liquid is removed!

1. Scrape strands from the skin with a fork and place them in a strainer.
2. Place a bowl on the spaghetti squash, press down, and allow the liquid to drain. Fold the strands into the middle of the strainer and repeat.
3. Place the strands on a clean dish cloth and twist to remove any remaining liquid. When I skip this step, it's never quite as crispy!
4. Break up the compressed spaghetti squash strands. Mix with egg, mozzarella cheese, oregano, and garlic powder.
5. Shape and flatten the dough so that it is about ¼ inch thick. Place dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
   • We found that smaller, personal-sized pizzas were easy to work with. However, the same process can be used for a large round or free-form pizza.
6. Bake in a 400 °F oven for about 15 minutes or until the crust is firm and begins to crisp on the edges.
7. Add sauce and/or toppings, if desired. It's not required. It's that good!
8. Return pizza to the oven for about 5 more minutes or until the ingredients are heated, and the cheese has melted.

Toppings Ideas

The topping choices for spaghetti squash pizza crust are endless. The pizzas we made had these combinations:

• Sliced tomato, fresh basil topped, and mozzarella cheese.
• Spaghetti sauce topped with thinly sliced onion and mushroom.

Use this list to mix and match sauces, cheeses, and toppings and create the ultimate pizza pie.

• Marinara
• Alfredo sauce
• Pesto
• BBQ sauce
• Black olives
• Vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Note that heavier ingredients such as broccoli, zucchini, and cauliflower should be cooked first.
• Cheeses including ricotta, Parmesan, and goat cheese.
• Meats such as pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, and tofu.

Can you freeze spaghetti squash pizza crust?

Prepared and cooked crusts CAN be successfully frozen. Place them in a ziplock bag, remove excess air, and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

When ready to enjoy the pizza, remove the crusts to the refrigerator and defrost overnight. The next day cook them in the oven as you usually would with pizza toppings. We don't recommend microwaving because the crust will become soggy.

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This recipe was originally published on 11/20/17 and was updated to improve the reader experience.