This is the easiest, tastiest recipe - all the joys of Pizza without the gulit of the Carbs.
For the spaghetti squash:
1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Microwave spaghetti squash for about 3 minutes to slightly soften it up and make it easier to slice in half. Cut in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds using a large spoon and discard or use for another purpose (you can roast 'em!). Rub 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil on the inside flesh of each half and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Lay both halves on baking sheet (on parchment paper) with the cut side down. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until the skin is lightly browned (this is for a medium-sized squash, but the time can vary depending on the size of your squash and temperature of your oven).
3. While the squash cooks, prepare the sausage pieces. Add some oil to the pan and warm over medium-high heat. Add the sausage pieces and sauté them for a few minutes, searing all sides to slightly brown and deepen the flavor. Turn off the heat and let them sit in the pan until the squash is cooked.
4. When the squash is ready, remove from oven and allow them to slightly cool. Then, flip them over so the cut side is facing up, shred the insides of the squash using a fork, fluffing the interior to create spaghetti-like strands. Keep the strands within the squash shell, as this will be your serving bowl.
To make the "pizzas:"
1. Set oven to broil.
2. To each squash half (bowl), add 1/4 cup of your favorite marinara sauce, pizza sauce or pesto, and mix into the strands. Stir in seared sausage slices.
3. Then, cover with 2 tablespoons sauce and heaping 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle on 1 to 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and optional crushed red pepper flakes, or any other preferred seasonings. P
4. Place back in the oven on the top rack and broil (watching closely so it doesn’t burn) for a minute or so until the cheese is melted with some charring.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (96g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 2 Servings | ||
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Calories: 53 | ||
Calories from Fat: 36 (68%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 4g | 5 % | |
Saturated Fat 1.9g | 9 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.2g | ||
Cholesterol 8.8mg | 3 % | |
Sodium 152.9mg | 5 % | |
Potassium 12.5mg | 0 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 0.4g | 0 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0 % | |
Sugars, other 0.4g | ||
Protein 3.8g | 5 % | |
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Calories per serving: 53
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