Low Carb Spaghetti Pie
Low Carb Spaghetti Pie is a vegetarian meal made from spaghetti squash, marinara sauce, and three types of cheese. Such a healthy Italian meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut the ends off the spaghetti squash. Cut the spaghetti squash into 3 to 4 rings. Scoop out the seeds.
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Place the rings on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Bake for 40 minutes. Use a fork to pull the strands out.
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Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
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In a large whisking bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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Stir in the spaghetti squash and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
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Transfer mixture to a greased deep dish 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 30 minutes.
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Spread the marinara sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 15 minutes.
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Let cool 10 minutes and slice.