Description
Comfort meets convenience in this simple crustless pizza bake, where classic Italian flavors meld without traditional pizza dough. Melted cheese, savory meats, and zesty marinara create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage, cooked and drained (optional)
Cheeses and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 cups tomato sauce (pizza sauce)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with a light layer of cooking spray.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and sauté diced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until they soften and become translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- If incorporating sausage, add it during the final 2 minutes of vegetable cooking and season the mixture with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
- Whisk eggs and heavy cream together in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended and smooth.
- Spread half of the tomato sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even base layer.
- Distribute half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then carefully arrange the sautéed vegetables and optional spinach on top.
- If using sausage, gently incorporate it throughout the vegetable layer.
- Carefully pour the egg and cream mixture evenly over the vegetable layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Top with remaining tomato sauce, spreading it gently across the surface.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the entire dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden and the center sets completely.
- Allow the pizza bake to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to help it stabilize and cool slightly.
Notes
- Swap vegetables freely based on seasonal availability or personal preference to keep the dish exciting and fresh.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with milk or a dairy-free alternative like unsweetened almond milk.
- Add protein variety by substituting sausage with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for different dietary needs.
- Consider using pre-roasted vegetables to enhance depth of flavor and reduce overall cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg