Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free)

Indulge in guilt-free pizza pleasure with our Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust (Gluten-Free) recipe. Made from nutrient-rich spaghetti squash, it offers a light and crispy texture that perfectly complements your favorite toppings.

Enjoy a satisfying meal that’s both delicious and health-conscious!

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Here’s my post on how to cook spaghetti squash to prepare this pizza crust. It includes tips for how to safely cut and clean the squash as well.

I prefer oven-roasting my spaghetti squash to enhance the flavor. But you can also prepare the spaghetti squash in the microwave or slow cooker.

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Supplies:

• Pizza pans
• Glass measuring cups
• Small prep bowls – I use them for pre-measuring my spices so everything is ready to go when I need it.
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Parchment paper works well for lining the pizza pan. Especially if it has holes in it like mine does!
• Glass mixing bowls – come in handy for mixing ingredients.

Ingredients for spaghetti squash pizza crust:

Because I’m celiac, the following recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. This recipe can easily be made using regular cheese and flour.

• Spaghetti squash (cooked, cooled, and shredded)
• Cheese shreds – I use Violife shredded vegan for dairy-free. This can be substituted with other vegan cheese or regular mozzarella cheese.
• Parmesan – I use Earth Island Parmesan Style for dairy-free but other non-dairy parmesan or regular parmesan cheeses will work as well.
• Egg
• Gluten-free flour blend – I use the Robin Hood All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour Blend but other gluten-free flour blends would also work.
• Dried basil, oregano, and garlic powder – add flavor to the pizza crust.
• Black pepper

Once the spaghetti squash is cooked you’ll want to let it cool so the excess moisture will evaporate. If it seems too wet, you’ll need to squeeze out the moisture that the spaghetti squash naturally contains to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.

You’ll need about three cups of cooked spaghetti squash strands to make one medium pizza crust.

Here are detailed instructions on how to clean, cut, and roast the spaghetti squash.

How to make spaghetti squash pizza crust:

Turning cooked spaghetti squash into a gluten-free, dairy-free pizza crust is easy. The crust won’t be like any other crust you’ve worked with as the dough will be soft and you’ll have to spread it with the back of a spoon or spatula. Here’s how to make it.

1. Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. If using a pizza pan with holes-line it with parchment paper (see tips below).

3. Measure 3 cups of cooked spaghetti squash shreds.

4. Beat egg and add to a bowl with all other ingredients.

5. Mix until well combined.

6. Gently press to 1/4 inch thickness on parchment paper lined cooking tray.

7. Bake for 20-30 minutes then check. Crust edges should be browning and the center of the pizza crust should be firm to the touch.

Tips for making spaghetti squash pizza crust:

Want to customize the crust’s flavor, have dietary preferences, or have ideas for other variations? Here are some tips that may help.

• Change the herbs. This recipe uses basil, oregano, and garlic but you could easily add other flavor-enhancing ingredients to the crust that work well with your toppings.
• Use any baking sheet. I used a pizza pan for this recipe. You can use a pizza sheet, pizza stone, baking sheet, cooking tray, pie plate, or other baking pans. Just make sure to line it with parchment paper if it has holes.
• Different cheeses can be used based on preferences and dietary requirements.
• Make ahead: the crust can be made ahead of time but not frozen or it will go mushy.
• Kid-friendly: The crust is kid-friendly. Spaghetti squash has a mild flavor and takes on the taste of the herbs and cheeses that you add to it.

How to avoid soggy spaghetti squash pizza crust:

Having drier pasta-like strands of spaghetti squash is the secret to getting a drier crust you can pick up with your hands. Here are some other ways to get the perfect consistency:

• Cook and cool the spaghetti squash strands before using.
• Squeeze out excess moisture from the cooked spaghetti squash
• Skip the sauce or avoid using a large amount of sauce as a topping on your pizza. Less is more.
• Top the spaghetti squash pizza crust with a sprinkle of cheese, and then add your other toppings on top of that.
• Minimize toppings. Overloading your pizza crust with toppings can leave it weighed down and soggy.
• Make sure your crust is fully baked! Underbaking the spaghetti squash crust will result in a soggy texture and inferior flavor.

Toppings:

I like making a gluten-free Reuben pizza with this spaghetti squash crust. You can use some of these other topping ideas to complement the flavors and create a balanced and tasty dinner pizza.

• Pepperoni and cheese (vegan cheese)
• Pesto sauce with Mediterranean toppings: feta, olives, red onion, and roasted peppers
• Tomato sauce (small amount) with veggies for a supreme vegetarian pizza.
• Pesto chicken – pesto sauce, cooked chicken, sundried tomatoes, red onion, and cheese for topping
• BBQ pulled pork – a small amount of barbeque sauce, cooked pulled pork, red onions, pineapple chunks, and cheese for topping

This spaghetti squash crust is…

Suitable for gluten-free and dairy-free dietary preferences. It can also be made vegetarian without a meat topping.

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