Keto Pizza Spaghetti Squash Crust
- A delicious low-carb pizza alternative using spaghetti squash as the crust.
- Perfect for keto dieters who miss traditional pizza.
- Crispy, flavorful, and customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup low-carb pizza sauce
- ¾ cup additional shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sliced pepperoni
- Sliced olives
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Place squash cut-side down on baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Let cool slightly, then use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
- Transfer strands to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine squash strands, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Press mixture onto a fresh sheet of parchment into a 12-inch circle, creating slightly raised edges.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Spread pizza sauce over crust, then top with additional cheese, pepperoni, olives, and any other desired toppings.
- Return to oven and bake 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For the crispiest crust, make sure to squeeze as much moisture from the spaghetti squash as possible.
- Pre-cooking any vegetable toppings helps prevent excess moisture on the pizza.
- This crust can be made ahead and frozen after the initial baking.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 48
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