Spaghetti Squash Pizza Boats
This pizza recipe is a fun & easy spin on a classic. Use seasonal spaghetti squash for a great fall or winter meal!
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash (or 2 small)
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese (or 1 cup of ricotta)
- toppings of choice
Instructions
- Safely cut the spaghetti squash in half. (Refer to the 'how to cut spaghetti squash' section up above.
- Scoop the seeds and stringy bits out of the center of the squash and then brush each half with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet (lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easier cleanup) and bake for 35- 40 minutes.
- While your squash cooks, get your toppings ready.
- Remove your squash from the oven. The squash is done when you can easily shred the flesh with a fork. (The larger the squash, the longer it'll take.)
- Carefully (it'll be very hot), fluff the spaghetti squash with a fork to loosen the spaghetti-like strands and add ¼ - ½ cup of pizza sauce (give or take) to each boat, your toppings and mix until well incorporated.
- Top each boat with some shredded cheese, dollops of ricotta, or spread the ricotta to cover the top.
- Place back in the oven and cook for another 10 minutes until the toppings are warmed through and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- Any toppings that take longer to cook, cook them prior to adding to the pizza boats.
- This recipe serves 2-4 people, depending on the cheese used and hunger levels. :)