Description
Craving a guilt-free pizza experience? This low carb crustless pizza bowl delivers all the classic flavors without the carb-heavy crust, combining zesty marinara, melted cheese, and savory toppings in one satisfying dish. You’ll devour this quick, protein-packed meal that brings pizzeria magic right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) ground beef
- 4 ounces (113 grams) pepperoni, sliced
- 2 ounces (56 grams) Italian sausage
Vegetables and Dairy:
- 1 cup (150 grams) bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) onions, diced
- 1 cup (100 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups (200 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) marinara sauce
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and cook Italian sausage until thoroughly browned, removing any excess fat.
- Add bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms to the sausage, sautéing until vegetables soften and become translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Season the sausage and vegetable mixture with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare individual ramekins or a baking dish with non-stick spray or light greasing.
- Create the first layer in each ramekin by spreading marinara sauce across the bottom, creating a flavorful base.
- Distribute the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture evenly over the marinara sauce layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the sausage mixture.
- Repeat the layering process with additional marinara sauce, sausage and vegetable mixture, and cheese until ramekins are nearly full.
- Top the final layer with an extra portion of cheese to create a golden, melted surface.
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese becomes completely melted and slightly bubbling.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes to prevent burning.
- Optional: Garnish with pepperoni slices, black olives, or fresh basil leaves for additional flavor and visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Swap Italian sausage with plant-based sausage or ground turkey for a leaner protein option that keeps the dish low-carb and diet-friendly.
- Use fresh, high-quality marinara sauce with minimal added sugars to maintain the low-carb profile and enhance overall flavor complexity.
- Consider preparing this dish in advance by prepping ingredients and assembling ramekins, then refrigerating until ready to bake for convenient meal planning.
- Experiment with different vegetable combinations like zucchini, spinach, or artichokes to add nutritional variety and keep the dish interesting for repeated meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg