Pizza Spaghetti Squash Boats
Stuffed squash has always been one of my favorite go to meals, and these pizza spaghetti squash boats are such a delicious and easy recipe to make! It's a fun spin on pizza and is low in carbs and high in fiber and protein. It is also a great gluten and dairy free dinner option for those with dietary restrictions. This is definitely a meal the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 3 medium size spaghetti squash
- 4 cups pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups dairy free parmesan or ricotta cheese
- 1 lb Italian sausage or ground turkey
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices plus a few more for topping
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- A few fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1 cup sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Carefully cut the 3 spaghetti squash in half long ways. De-seed the squash and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Coat the inside in the squash with the avocado oil and then place the squash skin side up.
- Bake the spaghetti squash for 35-40 minutes then take out of the oven.
- While squash is baking, cook the Italian sausage in in pan on the stove over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix together the pizza sauce, olives, Italian seasoning, half of the cooked Italian sausage, and pepperoni slices(cut the pepperoni slices in quarters.)
- Use a fork to "fluff" up the spaghetti squash forming the long noodles.
- Distribute the pizza sauce and meat filling to each of the spaghetti squash halves. Top them with 1/4 cup dairy free parmesan or ricotta cheese, the remaining Italian sausage, a few olives, and a few pepperoni slices.
- Place the squash back in the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 mins or until the cheese starts to brown.
- Take the squash out and let cool for a few minutes before enjoying.