January 6, 2025 //
Lori Becker //
Recipes //
2 min read
Squash is great source of antioxidants, like beta-carotene, which can lower risk for certain cancers. Your body can also convert beta-carotene into vitamin A, a key nutrient in maintaining vision. Beta-carotene has many nutritional benefits, as you can see. Juli (@paleomg) uses squash in her delicious pizza spaghetti pie recipe!
Ingredients:
1 large spaghetti squash (about 600 grams)
1 pound Italian sausage
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 cup pizza sauce (no sugar added)
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper, to taste
3 eggs, whisked
(optional: add anything you like with pizza: veggies, basil, even cheese if you do primal)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Place spaghetti squash cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the skin of the squash gives when you press on it. Then reduce oven heat to 350 degrees.
Once squash is done cooking, remove threads and place in an 8×8 greased baking dish.
Place a large pan over medium heat. Add italian sausage and onion. Cook until pink no longer remains in the sausage and it is broken up into pieces.
Add pizza sauce, dried basil and salt and pepper to the pan and mix well.
Add sausage mixture to the 8×8 dish and mix well with spaghetti squash threads.
Lastly, add whisked eggs to the baking dish and mix everything together until you can no longer see the eggs.
Place in oven and bake for 1 hour or until the top of the mixture forms a slight crust that doesn’t give when you press on it in the middle of the dish.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Why We Love It: ✔ Protein-packed and satisfying: Between the eggs and sausage, this dish keeps you full and fueled for hours. ✔ Balanced comfort food: All the cozy pizza flavors you love, without the heavy carbs or sugar. ✔ Nutrient-dense: Loaded with vitamins B6 and C, potassium, and magnesium from spaghetti squash and herbs. ✔ Gut-friendly: Fiber from the squash and onion supports digestion and steady energy. ✔ Simple, one-pan prep: Easy to make, minimal cleanup, and perfect for meal prep. ✔ Customizable: Add your favorite pizza toppings—veggies, herbs, or cheese—for your ideal flavor combo. ✔ Primal- and paleo-friendly: Wholesome, real-food ingredients that fit clean eating lifestyles.
