Name: Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 45 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

Step 1Preheat oven to 400° and line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2Drizzle 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.

Step 3Let 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.

Step 4Transfer 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.

Step 5Spoon pizza sauce into each cup, top with mozzarella and mini pepperonis. Bake again, 8-10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Step 6Top with parsley and serve.