Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole
Cuisine: Dinner
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Serves: 4-6 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 1 large spaghetti squash
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage (substitute 2 cups cooked lentils or 1½ cups cooked quinoa if vegetarian)
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, chopped
  • Other optional add-ins: chopped zucchini or yellow squash, fresh spinach
  • 28 oz. canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place the squash cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 45 minutes to one hour until tender. Remove from the oven and flip the squash over to cool.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add Italian sausage and break it up as it cooks. Add onions, garlic, and bell pepper and cook until tender. Add mushrooms and cook an additional few minutes. If using, add zucchini, yellow squash, and/or fresh spinach.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
  4. Use a fork to scrape the spaghetti squash out and add it to the vegetable mixture. Stir to combine.
  5. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and top with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  6. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling.
  7. Enjoy!
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/spaghetti-squash-pizza-casserole/