Get ready for the most creative and delicious Pizza Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. The flavors are absolutely incredible and it's my favorite way to stuff squash. It's saucy, cheesy, with crisp pepperoni and the oven does almost all the work! Ready to eat in an hour.
I'm all about switching up flavor profiles for recipes and this pepperoni pizza stuffed spaghetti squash deserves an award.🏆
I'm pretty sure this recipe should be enough for at least 4 people, but I devoured a half by myself for lunch, then ate the other half for dinner. I promise you won't want to share it.
For more creative recipes, check out these Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, Loaded Tater Tots, Brown Butter Gnocchi, and Ground Beef Sweet Potatoes.
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wHY You'll Love This Recipe:
- Nutrient packed. Get your comfort food and veggies all in one dish!
- Delicious. The flavors in this spaghetti sauce recipe are incredible. You'll be thinking "how could squash taste this good?"
- Easy to Make. Let the oven do the work in this easy recipe.
- A Fall and Winter favorite. Spaghetti squash is in peak season Fall through Winter and this is a recipe I make on repeat in cold weather months.
Check out this Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash, Sautéed Delicata Squash, Air Fryer Butternut Squash, and Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup.
Ingredients:
Spaghetti Squash: Look for a 3-5 lb. sized spaghetti squash. If it's on the larger size, it may take a bit longer to bake in the oven.
Cheese: Shred both the mozzarella and the parmesan from a block for the best melt.
Pepperoni: The Hormel Cup 'n Crisp brand is my favorite because the pepperoni cups up and get soooo crispy.
*Find the full recipe ingredients and quantities in the recipe card below.
Substitutions and Variations:
- If you want it vegetarian, leave off the pepperoni.
- Marinara sauce or any pasta sauce can be swapped out for the pizza sauce.
If you love pizza, try this Pizza Sub, Pizza Dip with Cottage Cheese, Pizza Rolls with Crescent Rolls, and BBQ Chicken Flatbread.
How to Make Pizza Stuffed Squash:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. (1) Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. *This is the hardest part of the recipe. Be careful because it's difficult to cut. Scoop out the seeds and discard. (2) Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. (3) Place the squash on a cookie sheet cut side down. (4) Bake for 40-45 minutes until tender, then flip over.
Step 2: Use a fork to shred up the inside of the squash. Spoon over ¼ cup of pizza sauce over the inside of each of the squash and spread to cover. Top with mozzarella, parmesan, then spices. Cover with pepperoni. Bake for 10-13 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Step 3: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips:
- Make sure the squash is nice and tender before adding the toppings. It may need to be baked more. Bake in 5 minute increments.
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Pizza Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 2 large servings 1x
Description
Get ready for the most delicious and creative Pizza Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. The flavors are absolutely incredible and it's my favorite way to stuff squash.
Ingredients
- (1) 3-5 lb spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ¾ mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded fine
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 14-16 pepperonis (preference for hormel cup 'n crisp)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. (1) Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. *Be careful when cutting. This is the hardest part. Scoop out the seeds and discard. (2) Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. (3) Place the squash on a cookie sheet cut side down. (4) Bake for 40-45 minutes until tender. Flip the squash over.
- Use a fork to shred up the inside of the squash. Spoon over ¼ cup of pizza sauce over the inside of each of the squash and spread to cover. Top with mozzarella, parmesan, then spices. Cover with pepperoni. Bake for 10-13 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure the squash is nice and tender before adding the toppings. It may need to be baked more. Bake in 5 minute increments.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Danielle says
Saving this one! I like spaghetti squash and always looking for ways to make it taste better than what I did once lol. Also, I love me some pizza lol
Thank you 🙂