Name: Spaghetti Squash Pepperoni Pizza Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 whole spaghetti squash -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling -; 1 c. chopped pepperoni -; 2 c. marinara -; 2 c. shredded mozzarella -; 1/4 c. chopped parsley -

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Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Spaghetti Squash Pepperoni Pizza Boats

1. 2 whole spaghetti squash -

2. Kosher salt -

3. Freshly ground black pepper -

4. Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling -

5. 1 c. chopped pepperoni -

6. 2 c. marinara -

7. 2 c. shredded mozzarella -

8. 1/4 c. chopped parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Spaghetti Squash Pepperoni Pizza Boats

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 400º. Place spaghetti squash on a plate and microwave 5 minutes. Halve each lengthwise and remove any seeds (be careful of hot steam!). Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.

2. Stage

Bake, cut-side down, for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and heat broiler.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, crisp pepperoni, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a plate.

4. Stage

Loosen spaghetti strands using a fork. Add 1/2 cup marinara, 1/4 cup mozzarella, and 1/4 cup crispy pepperoni to each baked squash half. Mix filling with a fork and top with 1/4 cup more mozzarella and parsley. Return to baking sheet.

5. Stage

Broil until cheese is melted and golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.