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{Gluten-Free} Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust

Updated: Jun 11, 2021 · Published: Feb 17, 2014 by Chris Cockren · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

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pizza crust made from spaghetti squash

A gluten-free, vegetarian, and healthy pizza crust alternative using spaghetti squash!  A creative and unique way to cook with spaghetti squash!

"Another spaghetti squash recipe?!" 

Yea, yea, I know.  Some of you might be sick of the whole spaghetti squash marathon that's been going on lately.  Someone in the photography group I co-lead at church told me that she was indeed ready for us to move on past the whole spaghetti squash canon of recipes.

She did, however, also say that making a pizza crust out of spaghetti squash sounded pretty darn intriguing, and that she would entertain the idea of at least seeing this one last spaghetti squash post before I agreed to fast forward to something a bit... less squashy.

And since I'm still going strong on my "operation stop being a fatty" mission, I want to be able to eat pizza and not hate myself after.  A healthy vegetarian faux-pizza crust that actually tastes good is a huge win in my book.

Oh, and some good news.  I'm back in one-derland.  That's right.  I've broke back through the 200 pound barrier and have lost 19 pounds so far.  And I ate this pizza several times.  Boom.

pizza crust made from spaghetti squash

Now listen, I know this isn't "authentic" and it definitely won't taste that way.  You'd be crazy to think it would.  And I mean that in the nicest way possible.  But what it accomplishes is providing a sturdy, gluten-free, flavorful, healthy vehicle to top with all sorts of goodness.

The possibilities are quite endless.  Sure you could play it safe with some sauce and cheese.

::yawn::  

But you are way better than that.  I know you are all creative culinary geniuses.  Embrace it.  Empower it.  And get crazy with your toppings.

Don't worry... if you need some inspiration I'll give you my go-to option in the next post 🙂

pizza crust made from spaghetti squash

You'll want to get as much moisture out of the squash as possible.  I know it doesn't look like it, but those little strands are holding a whole lot of water.  Watery squash makes for flimsy pizza.

And flimsy pizza is just plain sad.

pizza crust made from spaghetti squash

So tell me, what are you going to top your pizza with?  

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  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 approximate 10-inch pizza crust 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 medium/large spaghetti squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Carefully cut your spaghetti squash in half with a large, sharp knife. Remove seeds and stringy guts, and brush the cut sides of the squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place spaghetti squash, cut side down, on an aluminum-lined baking sheet and roast until tender, about 45-60 minutes.
  2. To test if your squash is done, scrap the flesh with a fork. If the strands come off easily, it's done. Let the cooked spaghetti squash cool for about 5 minutes, then scrape all the flesh into a beautiful pile of spaghetti strands. Taste and season with some more Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed.
  3. Measure out approximately 3 and ½ cups of spaghetti squash. Reserve rest for another use.
  4. Wrap measured-out squash in a cheesecloth, clean kitchen towel, or several layers of paper towels. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible. The drier the squash, the more crispy the crust can get.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the squash, egg, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Press squash in a thin, even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and form into an approximate 10-inch circle.
  6. Bake at 400°F for approximately 20 minutes. Remove from oven, carefully flip, and cook for another 10 minutes.
  7. Add desired toppings and bake until done.
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    February 17, 2014 at 8:47 am

    This is a very cool idea! I've seen cauliflower pizza crusts floating around the web, but I would have never thought of using spaghetti squash. We make pizza every Sunday night... One of these nights I'm going to have to try this!!

    Also, congrats on your "operation stop being a fatty" progress! 🙂

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 17, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks so much Laura! Yes, I've seen cauliflower pizza crusts too... gotta try that too sometime soon!

      Reply
  2. Consuelo says

    February 17, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Don't stop with the spaghetti squash recipes galore... I'm SO loving it!! Really, all your recipes are beyond amazing, and they all look so original!
    This pizza crust is no exception. It sounds wonderful and I don't care whether it tastes of real pizza or not. I'm sure it is fantastic topped with sauce and cheese yum! ^^
    Congratulations Chris!! You're doing so great!! Keep up the wonderful job 🙂

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 17, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Well I'm glad someone loves them Consuelo 🙂

      Reply
  3. Erin says

    February 17, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Chris! This is beyond brilliant. Another winner. I literally was just telling a roommate how I needed some more spaghetti squash in my life and, well, I think I know how I'm going to use it. Congrats on your amazing accomplishment! That must feel awesome! Have a great week, Chris!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 17, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Wow, beyond brilliant?! You give me way too much credit, haha... but I'll take it.

      Reply
  4. Tina says

    February 17, 2014 at 11:45 am

    OMG, I love this idea!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 17, 2014 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks Tina!

      Reply
  5. Melanie says

    February 17, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    One-derland. Haha. You make me laugh. Never made a pizza crust with spaghetti squash. Sounds like it would be quite yummy though!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 17, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      Haha I can't take credit for that Melanie... it's a phrase they use all the time on "The Biggest Loser" 🙂

      Reply
  6. nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

    February 17, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    Definitely not sick of the spaghetti squash posts and this is no exception. LOVE. I must must try this, especially since I'm about to embark on a major diet. Congrats on losing 19 pounds, what an accomplishment Chris!!

    Reply
  7. Krista says

    February 17, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    SAY What?!? Totally need to try this, I just posted pizza today but with carbs aka... bread... aka flour... or fat. 🙂 I'm always up for new things though so this is a must try. Can't wait to see what it tastes like!

    PS congrats on the 19 lbs lost, awesome sauce! 🙂

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      Haha you totally have to try it Krista! It's a great way to keep enjoying pizza without the whole carb thing 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kelly - LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE says

    February 17, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    I LOVE your obsession with spaghetti squash! Don't be sorry 😉 I was just thinking about making this for dinner since I have a squash sitting on my counter! I have been looking for an alternative crust. Sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      I'm glad someone else supports my recent obsession 🙂 Let me know what you think if you give it a try!

      Reply
  9. Mike says

    February 17, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    This is such a great idea man!
    I'm loving this spaghetti squash kick you've been on lately; all the recipes are super innovative and looks beyond delicious.
    Definitely pinning this.

    Reply
  10. Ashley says

    February 18, 2014 at 7:39 am

    I'm gonna have to give this a try next time I'm with my mom and sister (both have to do the whole gluten-free thing). I'm so intrigued by these types of crusts - I keep seeing the cauliflower crusts but I love the idea of using squash! Not going to lie that I have been enjoying the spaghetti squash kick - I'll be sad to see it go!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      I'm glad that you've been enjoying the squash kick! Don't worry, it'll probably be back again soon, haha. Let me know if you give it a try!

      Reply
  11. Shashi says

    February 19, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Congrats on your continued success with “operation stop being a fatty”! I have seen cauliflower crust pizzas before but this is totally unique without as much cheese as I am used to seeing.

    Reply
  12. Sarah & Arkadi says

    February 24, 2014 at 11:47 am

    this is very creative!

    Reply
  13. Sarah says

    February 27, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Woah! This is even more brilliant than cauliflower crust! Adding it to the recipe list this week.

    Side note: I'm subscribed to your emails, but haven't received any updates in awhile...which is super sad because I totally missed this pizza crust!! Now, I'm going to have to check my spam settings when I get to my computer.

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 27, 2014 at 11:23 am

      Cool let me know what you think of it! The key is squeezing out the moisture. And yea, I actually just sent out an email update this morning. Did you get it? If not, it might be in spam. L

      Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 27, 2014 at 11:24 am

      Totally just realize that this is because you did a weekly recipe recap...doh. Okay, now I'll forgive my email for not notifying me the instant you posted;) I actually love the weekly recap idea!

      Reply
  14. Danielle says

    March 08, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    good, but could not get crispy

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 16, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Hmm, try squeezing out more water... I was really shocked by how much liquid those little strands hold. I squeezed mine a whole bunch and it came out pretty crispy. Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  15. schiobhan says

    March 20, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    just made this. was so good. used a pesto sauce as the sauce and put more mozz cheese on it. omg was amazing.

    Reply
  16. De says

    March 23, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    Delicious! And so true about all the water in it. Like it so much better than the cauliflower crust. Thanks so much, now it can have my pizza!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      March 26, 2014 at 9:59 am

      So glad you enjoyed it De! It's crazy how much water it stores, right?!

      Reply
  17. Anne Buggy says

    May 13, 2023 at 12:56 pm

    I have made this recipe as is and also with small variations- great every time! It is important to stress that squeezing out the excess moisture from the shredded squash once it has cooled, is very important. Easiest way for me is using cheesecloth. I find that using spaghetti squash, as in this recipe, gives a higher quality crust than when I have used cauliflower crust its recipes. The only change I made as a variation was to add 2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal and about 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to the mixture. Once the crust is done, I then use my usual toppings: pizza sauce, a sprinkle of garlic powder, some crushed dried oregano, pecorino Romano cheese, mozzarella. If I have on hand some pepperoni (chopped), fresh red pepper (diced), sliced black olives, sometimes sliced fresh baby Bella mushrooms (or even sautéed mushrooms).
    It only needs to bake 10 minutes at 400 degrees. I used my convection setting.
    I apologize that my crust edges are a bit too crisp- that occurred when leaving the crust in a little too long during the first baking. Still is tasty and crispy!

    Reply

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