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Published January 8, 2018. By Alyssa Brantley 27 Comments

Spaghetti Squash Low Carb Pizza

  • Egg free
  • Gluten free
  • Grain free
  • Low carb
  • Nut free
  • Primal
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Use Spaghetti Squash to make the best Low Carb Pizza! An easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. Get everyone involved in the toppings!

low carb pizza made with spaghetti squash and topped with pepperoni

You probably already know this but my older son is a bit obsessed with Pepperoni Pizza. Not uncommon for kids (and adults!) and for good reason.

The thing is he eats Gluten Free and while I definitely stock the freezer with our fair share of Gluten-Free pizza’s, I try to limit them to about once a week since the ingredients tend to be on the “not so real food side” if you know what I’m sayin’.

I have pretty much cornered the market on turning anything into a “Pepperoni Pizza” but this dish stands out head and shoulders above the rest.

While I originally created it for my son, it is my husband who regularly requests it.

Ingredients To Make Spaghetti Squash Pizza

Making pizza has never been easier with this spaghetti squash substitute. No need to spend time making your own pizza dough, or pay for a premade dough when this low carb option is this easy!

  • Spaghetti squash
  • Pizza sauce (sugar-free)
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Small nitrite-free pepperoni rounds
  • Grated Parmesan or Locatelli for serving optional
  • Crushed red pepper flakes for serving optional

How To Make Low Carb Pizza

It’s simple — you bake (in advance is fine!) or microwave the squash, mix the “spaghetti” with pizza sauce, top with shredded mozzarella and pepperoni and broil until the cheese is melted and starting to brown. Don’t believe it’s really that simple? See for yourself.

  1. Move oven rack to high position (if Broiler is at the top). Preheat oven to Broil. Line a baking sheet with tin foil and set each cooked squash half (cut side up) on a baking sheet. Use a fork to gently scrape the squash into spaghetti-like strands.
  2. Use 1/2 cup pizza sauce per squash half (you may need more if your squash is on the large side) and mix in until most of the spaghetti strands are coated. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella per squash half (again, you may need more based on squash size) and top with pepperoni rounds.
  3. Place the baking sheet into the broiler and broil 3 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Broil time will be affected by the type of broiler you have (low or high) so watch it carefully the first time so they don’t burn.
  4. Remove, allow to cool for 5 minutes, serve with grated Parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes on the side and Enjoy!

Serve with a quick green salad and make everyone happy!

step by step photos of how to make spaghetti squash pizza

Do I Have To Use Spaghetti Squash?

No, you don’t have to use spaghetti squash to still make this low carb pizza recipe. I will say though, that I favor Spaghetti Squash for this because you can mix the “spaghetti” with the pizza sauce before you add the cheese and pepperoni which adds so much flavor and keeps the squash from getting dry!

With that being said, there are still plenty of spaghetti squash alternatives that can be used for this recipe.

Here are some of my favorites.

  • Summer squash
  • Acorn squash
  • Winter squash
  • Butternut squash
  • Zucchini squash
  • Delicia squash

More Topping Ideas For Low Carb Pizza

The cheese and pepperoni combo is a classic, and a staple in our house, but you don’t have to be limited to just those toppings. You can really make this recipe your own and get creative with whatever toppings you like.

Try it with sausage, or bacon instead of pepperoni. Or for a meat-lovers spin, use all three. If you’re on more of a veggie kick try bell peppers, olives, and artichoke hearts.

Those are just a few ideas I have off the top of my head, so feel free to let me know any more fun ways to customize a pizza!

overhead of cooked spaghetti squash topped with pizza sauce, melted cheese and pepperoni

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Butternut Squash Chili

Chicken Meatballs with Pesto Butternut Squash Noodles

Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup with Butternut Squash

Acorn Squash Recipes:

Roasted Acorn Squash with Tahini Sauce

Spaghetti Squash Recipes:

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash In The Slow Cooker

Cheeseburger Stuffed Squash

Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs

Delicata Squash Recipes:

Taco Meat Stuffed Delicata Squash

Cheesy Stuffed Delicata Squash

Roasted Delicata Squash with Cinnamon

Zucchini Squash Recipes:

Cheeseburger Stuffed Squash

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Sausage and Peppers over Zucchini Noodles

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Spaghetti Squash Low Carb Pizza Boats
Prep Time: 1 hr
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
 

Use Spaghetti Squash to make the best Low Carb Pizza! An easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. Get everyone involved in the toppings!

Course: Mains
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: gluten free pizza boats, how to make low carb pizza, how to use spaghetti squash, spaghetti squash pizza, what to do with spaghetti squash
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 377 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 4 votes
spaghetti squash topped with sauce, melted cheese and pepperoni for low carb pizza boats
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Ingredients
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash halved lengthwise, seeds removed and roasted, cooked in the microwave or electric pressure cooker
  • 1 cup your favorite brand pizza sauce (sugar free)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 12 to 15 pieces small nitrite-free pepperoni rounds
  • grated Parmesan or Locatelli for serving optional
  • crushed red pepper flakes for serving optional
Instructions
  1. Move oven rack to high position (if Broiler is at the top). Preheat oven to Broil. Line a baking sheet with tin foil and set each cooked squash half (cut side up) on baking sheet. Use a fork to gently scrape the squash into spaghetti-like strands.
  2. Use 1/2 cup pizza sauce per squash half (you may need more if your squash are on the large side) and mix in until most of the spaghetti strands are coated. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella per squash half (again, you may need more based on squash size) and top with pepperoni rounds.
  3. Place baking sheet into broiler and broil 3 to 6 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Broil time will be affected by the type of broiler you have (low or high) so watch it carefully the first time so they don't burn.
  4. Remove, allow to cool for 5 minutes, serve with grated Parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes on the side and Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti Squash Low Carb Pizza Boats
Amount Per Serving (0.5 Squash)
Calories 377 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 1181mg51%
Potassium 969mg28%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 1488IU30%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 410mg41%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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UPDATE NOTES: This Low Carb Pizza recipe was originally posted in October 2016 and was updated in August 2019 with new photos, a step-by-step video and better instructions.

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  1. Peggy says

    January 27, 2019 at 12:56 am

    I made this tonight, never had spaghetti squash! It was so much fun and a great family experience! My children loved making the “spaghetti” and it was very, very good. My only mistake was not making enough tomato sauce, but it was still a thumbs up!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 30, 2019 at 8:02 pm

      Glad you liked it Peggy!

      Reply
  2. Jerry says

    February 3, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    Correction. It was 35 total carbs. I never was good at math.

    Reply
  3. Jerry says

    February 3, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    I just tried this recipe for dinner tonight and it was delicious. However, your Nutrition Facts are a little off. According to my research 1 cup of cooked spaghetti squash has 10g of carbs. An average spaghetti squash yields about 3 cups of strands per half. My total Net Carbs following this recipe had 47 carbs. I used 1/2 cup sauce, 4 oz low moisture part skim mozzarella and 16 pepperoni slices. That blew my low carb diet out of the water. But I enjoyed every bite. I’ll just have to spend an extra hour at the gym. If I went to a gym. Thanks for the recipe. I look forward to trying more variations of stuffed spaghetti sqash.

    Reply
  4. NTI Schools says

    February 1, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    I never thought to use Spaghetti Squash as a Pizza boat. I made this for my husband and he absolutely loved it. It’s now a weekly meal for us. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      February 2, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Fantastic!! So happy to hear that 🙂

      Reply
  5. Ushmana Rai says

    January 22, 2018 at 2:52 am

    I have never had a spaghetti squash boat before. I am so very glad I found your recipe
    Definitely on my recipe list for the weekend!
    Thak you for sharing, Alyssa

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 28, 2018 at 2:14 pm

      Hope you love it!

      Reply
  6. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    January 12, 2018 at 8:55 am

    I made spaghetti squash boats earlier this week! So good!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 13, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      The best!

      Reply
  7. Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says

    January 11, 2018 at 2:20 pm

    I love the idea of getting a whole pizza boat to myself!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 13, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      Right? SERIOUSLY 😉

      Reply
  8. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    January 10, 2018 at 6:51 am

    I can never resist pizza either! Love its flavor. This is so much more sensible — great dish. Thanks!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 13, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      Yes! Hope you are well John 🙂

      Reply
  9. sandra says

    December 30, 2017 at 8:15 am

    I just made this today it was very easy to make. I added portabello mushrooms, red and orange bell peppers. I put mix cheese with the pizza sauce. It was excellent. thank you for a great lo carb pizza recipe

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      January 4, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      Yay Sandra! So glad you loved it. Your toppings sound so goooood!

      Reply
  10. Kristen Howe says

    November 23, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    This is my first time I had spaghetti squash even as a pizza boat. I did it minus the pepperoni. But somehow my cheese didn’t melt, whether I use high or low on broil for five minutes. What did I do wrong?

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 6, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      Hi Kristen! That must have been frustrating. Did you use low fat cheese by any chance?

      Reply
  11. johann says

    October 29, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    How many calories and carbs for one
    ???

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 3, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      Hi Johann, You can use http://www.myfitnesspal.com for free to find out the caloires / carbs in any recipe!

      Reply
  12. April says

    September 27, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    What are your calories in your spaghetti squash recipes??? I can’t eat them without it.

    Thanks,
    April Blackwell

    Reply
  13. Andrew says

    July 27, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    What is a good brand of pepperoni?

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Hi Andrew – There are a few that I like. I usually try to find Applegate or Wellshire.

      Reply
  14. Emma Rudman says

    June 19, 2016 at 8:21 am

    Thanks for nice recipes

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      June 19, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      You’re welcome Emma! Thanks for reading 🙂

      Reply
  15. Sarah Anderson says

    March 9, 2016 at 9:06 am

    These look so tasty with the golden brown color in the cheese like pizza should have! Plus, it’s great that it is gluten free, so that means I can make it for my brother. He has been looking at ways to make different versions of pizza and he would probably enjoy this one.

    Reply

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