Squash Spaghetti Pizza Casserole

This Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole is the reliable low carb comfort food that is satisfying, super filling and made with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese and your favorite marinara!

You guys are seriously going to LOVE this spaghetti squash pizza casserole! When eating low carb, A cook find that the foods people tend to crave the most are pizza and pasta. Well this recipe satisfies those cravings, without all the carbs (and guilt)! This is true comfort food at its finest and a meal even the picky toddler loves. Roasted spaghetti squash that is scraped out of the

This an straightforward dish to throw together using just a few simple ingredients and This kitchen is certain your family will keep it!

What goes in

• 1 medium spaghetti squash
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground beef, or ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups favorite marinara
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 15 to 20 pepperonis
• Optional toppings: fresh basil, fresh parsley and red pepper flakes

How it comes together

1. 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.
2. While the squash is roasting, drizzle oil into a large pan over a moderate burner and sauté the onion and garlic until the aroma shows, about 2 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until meat is browned and crumbled, draining if necessary.
3. 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.
4. Remove the squash from the oven and let cool for a few minutes until it is easier to handle then using a fork, scrape out all the insides and add to the sauce that is simmering on the stove.
5. Toss spaghetti squash with meat sauce and cook for about 3 more minutes, just so all those flavors can heat through.
6. 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.
7. Bake the pizza casserole in the oven, uncovered for about 25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve and enjoy!

Keep in mind

*Here's the recipe for the best marinara sauce!