Name: Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved -; 1 tbsp. olive oil -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1/3 c. grated Parmesan -; 1 tsp. garlic powder -; Nonstick cooking spray -; 2 c. pizza sauce -; 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella -; 1/2 c. mini pepperoni -; 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped -

Ingredients for - Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests

1. 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved

2. 1 tbsp. olive oil

3. Kosher salt

4. Freshly ground black pepper

5. 1/3 c. grated Parmesan

6. 1 tsp. garlic powder

7. Nonstick cooking spray

8. 2 c. pizza sauce

9. 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella

10. 1/2 c. mini pepperoni

11. 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped

How to cook deliciously - Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400° and line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper.

2 . Stage

Drizzle cut side of spaghetti squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on baking sheet and bake until tender, 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of your squash. Reduce heat to 375°F when finished baking.

3 . Stage

Let cool for 10 minutes before using a fork to shred the squash into spaghetti pieces. Place into a bowl and combine with parmesan and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper.

4 . Stage

Transfer 1/4 c squash to a greased muffin pan, pressing down on bottoms and side to create cups. Place in the oven to bake, 15 minutes.

5 . Stage

Spoon pizza sauce into each cup, top with mozzarella and mini pepperonis. Bake again, 8-10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.

6 . Stage

Top with parsley and serve.