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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

By Taesha Butler August 13, 2019 (Updated March 24, 2022) 6 Comments

Servings6
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time27 mins
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5 from 3 votes

This Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole is easy to make and true comfort food. Loaded with veggies, protein and flavor…it is going to become a dinner staple. Gluten free + veggie-loaded.

This Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole is easy to make and true comfort food. Loaded with veggies, protein and flavor...it is going to become a dinner staple.  Gluten free + veggie-loaded.

Not sure how to prep your squash for this recipe? Check out my How to Cut and Cook A Spaghetti Squash!

How to drain spaghetti squash

Spaghetti squash naturally holds quite a bit of water. When cooked, that water is released. When you add spaghetti squash to a dish, you must be sure to remove as much of that natural liquid as possible before hand….otherwise you may find leave an unappetizing puddle on your plate.

I have found that draining the excess liquid from cooked spaghetti squash to be super helpful when incorporating it into a recipe. And luckily, it is really simple to do.

This Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole is easy to make and true comfort food. Loaded with veggies, protein and flavor...it is going to become a dinner staple.  Gluten free + veggie-loaded.
  • Wrap it in a towel. Use a clean dish towel or a few layers of paper towels for easy clean up. Simply dump the cooked spaghetti squash in the middle of the towel, wrap it up and press down hard. Flip. And repeat. Once you have squeezed out as much moisture as you can, let the squash hang out in the towel for 5-10 minutes to naturally drain some more.
  • Put it in a strainer and press out the liquid with a spoon. This is the method I typically use. Just place cooked squash noodles in the strainer and place the strainer over a large bowl or your sink. Press down with a wooden spoon and watch the liquid drain. Stir and repeat. Do this until you have gotten out as much liquid as you can or you want.

Tips

  • Be sure to squeeze out your cooked spaghetti squash. See above for tips on how to best do this. But skipping this step may result in a soggy casserole…which is just no fun for anyone.
This Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole is easy to make and true comfort food. Loaded with veggies, protein and flavor...it is going to become a dinner staple.  Gluten free + veggie-loaded.

Suggested adaptations

  • Use your favorite ground meat. I used ground chicken, but whatever you have on head will do.
  • Add whatever pizza toppings you love! You can really make this your own by adding in things like sliced black olives, sausage, sautéed mushrooms or whatever your favorite way to pizza is!
  • Make it vegetarian. Skip the meat all together and maybe add a few extra veggies into the mix before baking!

Other spaghetti squash recipes you are going to love

  • Ranch Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole
  • Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Bites 
  • Veggie-Loaded Spaghetti Squash Bake 
  • How to Cut and Cook A Spaghetti Squash

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This Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole is easy to make and true comfort food. Loaded with veggies, protein and flavor...it is going to become a dinner staple.  Gluten free + veggie-loaded.
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5 from 3 votes

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

This Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole is easy to make and true comfort food. Loaded with veggies, protein and flavor…it is going to become a dinner staple. Gluten free + veggie-loaded.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time27 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pizza casserole recipe, spaghetti squash casserole, spaghetti squash recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients 

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash, cooked and drained see cooking suggestions and draining method above
  • 2 tsp coconut or avocado oil + extra for greasing
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, or to taste
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce I suggest looking for one with no added sugar.
  • 15-20 pepperonis I suggest using nitrate free ones.
  • fresh basil for garnish optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add the chicken/turkey, onion, garlic and salt. Cook, breaking apart the meat, until meat is browned and the onions
    are tender. This should take about 8 minutes. Remove the meat from the heat and set aside.
  • Place drained squash into a large bowl. Add cooked meat to the bowl. Add sauce, 1 1/2 cup of cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
  • Pour squash mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with remaining cheese and pepperoni. Return to oven and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starting to turn a golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with chopped basil, if desired. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1104mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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  1. Liz

    August 14, 2019 at 11:55 pm

    5 stars
    Yes! So good! I never could love spaghetti squash as a noodle replacement, but this I can love!

    Reply
    • Taesha

      August 14, 2019 at 11:56 pm

      Yay! I am so glad. Yeah, I am right there with you. I try to love it like pasta…but I don’t. But I do like it in other ways!

      Reply
  2. Jessie Root

    August 17, 2019 at 2:22 am

    5 stars
    This was SO tasty! I even enjoyed the leftovers cold for lunch. 😬

    Reply
    • Taesha

      August 17, 2019 at 2:40 am

      Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  3. Tania Conroy

    September 9, 2020 at 1:23 am

    5 stars
    Was delicious! Will double this recipe next time.

    Reply
    • Taesha

      September 9, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      SO glad you enjoyed! And doubling is a great idea. Leftovers are magical

      Reply

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