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Spaghetti Squash Mushroom Pie
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Spaghetti Squash Mushroom Pie

Spaghetti Squash Mushroom Pie is a healthy, tasty, lower carb pie perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

  • I medium/large Spaghetti Squash
  • 4 eggs divided
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ½ large yellow onion chopped yield about ¾ cup
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • portabella mushrooms about 6 ounces*
  • 1 ½ tbsp. olive oil divided
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 medium tomatoes sliced
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Lightly grease pie pan with olive oil and set aside.
  • Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half lenghtwise and scoop out all the seeds.
  • Place spaghetti squash flesh side down on baking sheet with a little bit of water.
  • Cook in preheated oven 30-40 minutes until you can easily pierce with fork.
  • Remove from oven, flip over and allow to cool about 10 minutes.
  • Lower oven heat to 350 degrees.
  • With fork pull strands from squash and place in mixing bowl, add ½ tbsp. olive oil and combine. Once squash is cool enough(about 5 more minutes) to handle put in colander and squeeze out any excess water.
  • Put back in mixing bowl, add 3 beaten eggs, parmesan cheese and combine well.
  • Press mixture evenly in pie pan and bake in preheated oven 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Meanwhile heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat, add chopped onion, garlic and cook 2-4 minutes. Then add portabella mushrooms and cook about 6-8 minutes longer.
  • In separate small mixing bowl combine ricotta cheese, chopped parsley, 1 beaten egg, garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Spread Ricotta mixture evenly over top of pie.
  • Then top with mushroom onion mixture, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes till bubbly and brown.
  • Allow to set at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

* can use any type of mushrooms you prefer( I used a 6 ounce pack of thick pre-sliced portabella mushrooms)
The spaghetti squash can be made ahead or even the day before.
Pie keeps covered in fridge for up to a week and reheats well as leftovers.