Pizza, or spaghetti? Well, this spaghetti pizza recipe combines both into one for a brilliantly delicious dish.
And what exactly is that? A scrumptious baked spaghetti crust, topped with juicy moist mushrooms, tasty smoked sausage, and melted cheddar cheese.
Whip this up for your family’s next satisfying meal and watch how these slices quickly disappear from the plate!
Is Spaghetti Pizza Healthy?
Apparently, this spaghetti pizza doesn’t pack a healthy punch but it is still relatively healthy compared to store-bought pizzas or spaghetti.
A serving of our spaghetti pizza contains less than 500 calories and provides you with a significant 18 grams of protein. This gives you a fulfilling meal without being overloaded with calories.
For more spaghetti meals under 500 calories, try this Southwestern Spaghetti Recipe or a baked Spaghetti Casserole; lower calories and mighty delicious.
Other important indexes are also kept within the limits set by our nutrition guidelines from the 2020 – 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. To be specific, the amount of sodium for one serving is less than 600 mg, the number of saturated fats is around 8 grams, and that of sugars is around 3 grams.
However, as with any hearty satiating dish, it’s best to enjoy it in moderation.
Main Ingredients
1. For the Crust
Our main ingredient for making the crust is spaghetti. Simply toss together the cooked spaghetti with flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt before baking and you will have a delish crust for your pizza.
For the spaghetti, it’s best to cook a fresh batch but feel free to use frozen or leftover cooked spaghetti for convenience.
2. For the Toppings
Our recipe calls for a 6-ingredient topping, including tomato sauce, smoked sausage, white mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and basil.
This combination of toppings gently reminds us of a scrumptious pepperoni pizza, along with tender-crisp mushroom slices and creamy melted cheese.
If you don’t mind increasing the calories a little, feel free to add some bacon crumbs on top for an extra smoky flavor.
Making Ahead
This spaghetti pizza recipe is fantastic for make-ahead meals.
You can pre-cook the spaghetti mix, sausages, and mushrooms, then freeze them in separate bags or containers. They should keep well for around 2 to 3 months. Just thaw them overnight before assembling all the ingredients to bake.
Storage and Reheating
Cut your leftover spaghetti pizza into slices before storing them in sealed bags or airtight containers. These slices can be kept refrigerated for 2 days in a cooling compartment or up to a month in a freezer.
For reheating, simply put each slice in a microwave or an oven.
If placed in a microwave, a refrigerated slice requires 1 minute at high temperature, while a frozen slice needs 2 minutes at medium heat.
If placed in a preheated oven at 350°F, a slice kept cool will cook for 3 minutes, while a frozen slice will cook for 5 minutes.
What to Serve with
Here are our recommendations for delicious side dishes to pair with our spaghetti pizza:
- Watermelon Arugula Salad Recipe
- Spinach Salad Recipe
- Kale Salad Recipe
- Zucchini Salad Recipe
- Caprese Salad Recipe
How to Make Spaghetti Pizza
Today's spaghetti pizza recipe offers the best of both worlds by combining spaghetti and pizza in one single dish. Kids and adults alike will fall in love with it after just a few bites!
- by Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina, 2022-09-26
- cook TIME 33 mins
- prep TIME 12 mins
- total TIME 45 mins
- COURSE Main Course
- CUISINE American
- SERVINGS servings
- CALORIES 465 kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 14 oz cooked spaghetti (from 7 oz uncooked)
- 4 oz smoked sausages (sliced)
- 3 oz white mushroom (sliced)
- 2 oz mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 1 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 medium eggs
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup homemade tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp basil (chopped)
- 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep:
Boil the spaghetti: Bring water to a boil, then add the spaghetti and cook according to the instructions on the package. When done, remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl.
Slice the white mushrooms: Use a clean cloth or tissue paper to wipe the dirt off the mushroom (do not rinse), then cut them into slices.
Slice the smoked sausages.
Finely chop the parsley.
Finely chop the basil.
Cook:
Mix the cooked spaghetti: In a large bowl, add 14 oz cooked spaghetti, 2 medium eggs, 2 tbsp flour, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss well to coat evenly.
Pan-sear the smoked sausages: In a skillet over medium heat, add 4 oz smoked sausages. Flip to cook for a total of 4 minutes until both sides are slightly browned.
Stir fry the mushrooms: In the same skillet, add 3 oz white mushrooms. Stir to cook for 5 minutes, then transfer the sausages and the mushrooms to a bowl.
Pan-sear the spaghetti mix: Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a skillet over low heat, then add the spaghetti mix and use tongs to give it a gentle toss. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Assemble the spaghetti pizza before baking: On a parchment-lined tray, place the spaghetti mix in a round shape like pizza, then spread 1/2 cup homemade tomato sauce all over it before adding the stir-fried sausages and mushrooms. Sprinkle the top with 2 tbsp basil, 2 oz mozzarella cheese, and 1 oz cheddar cheese.
Bake the spaghetti pizza: Place it in the preheated oven and cook at 425°F for 10 minutes.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley, if desired, then serve!
NUTRITION
Tuyet Pham
Head Chef, Culinary ConsultantLuna Regina
Writer, AuthorNatalie Butler, RD, LD
Nutrition Reviewer- Betsy CummingsSpaghetti pizza recipe, a fun twist on classic pasta!