Description
A cozy and satisfying casserole that captures the flavors of pizza without the crust, perfect for low-carb diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or sausage)
- 1 bell pepper (red, green, or yellow)
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat, seasoning it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté chopped bell peppers and mushrooms in the same skillet for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Combine the sautéed veggies with the cooked meat, then stir in the marinara sauce.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the meat-veggie mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat with the remaining mixture and top with more cheese and parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For an extra twist, add a layer of pepperonis before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: low carb, pizza casserole, healthy dinner, comfort food, family favorite