Description
This Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl is a delicious, keto-friendly twist on traditional pizza, featuring a savory blend of ground sausage, pepperoni, sautéed vegetables, and melted mozzarella cheese baked in a flavorful marinara sauce base. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with minimal carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- Rao’s Marinara sauce (or any low-carb marinara sauce), enough to cover the pan bottom
Meat
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 10-12 slices pepperoni
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Toppings
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Flavor Gods Pizza Seasoning (or your favorite pizza seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Other
- Disposable pie pan or a 9-inch baking dish
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing pan
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a disposable pie pan or a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little oil to prevent sticking.
- Add Marinara Sauce: Pour enough Rao’s Marinara sauce into the greased pan to evenly cover the bottom, creating a flavorful base for your pizza bowl.
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage. Use a spoon or spatula to break it into small pieces while cooking until browned and fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Using the same skillet, add the sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Assemble the Pizza Bowl: Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the marinara sauce in the pan. Add the sautéed onions and mushrooms on top, and then layer the pepperoni slices evenly over the mixture.
- Season and Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of pizza seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and optional crushed red pepper flakes over the assembled ingredients. Finally, cover everything with a generous 1 ½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Place the assembled pizza bowl in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Broil: Switch your oven setting to broil. Broil the pizza bowl for 1-2 minutes just until the cheese turns golden brown and develops a slight crust. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove the pizza bowl from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your low carb, crustless pizza bowl!
Notes
- You can swap ground sausage with ground beef or turkey for variation.
- Adding other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach can enhance nutrition and flavor.
- Use a low-carb marinara sauce to keep the recipe keto-friendly.
- If you don’t have a disposable pie pan, a regular 9-inch baking dish works perfectly.
- For extra spice, increase crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Make sure to keep an eye while broiling since cheese can burn quickly.
