Description
A delicious twist on traditional pizza, this Low Carb Pizza Casserole combines savory meats, flavorful vegetables, and melted cheese without the carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or Italian sausage
- 2 cups cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the bell peppers and mushrooms, sautéing until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add the cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles and combine well.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper. Mix until evenly coated and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese and any additional toppings you desire.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, layer with extra cheese or your favorite pizza toppings. Letting the casserole cool slightly will help it hold together when sliced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: low carb, pizza casserole, family dinner, healthy recipes, comfort food