Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl
Browned Italian sausage, peppers, and mushrooms in marinara, baked under melted mozzarella with no crust.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 4 oven safe bowls
- Baking sheet
- Cutting board
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers any color
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup no sugar added marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped, added after baking
Instructions
- Brown the sausage. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brown 1 pound sausage in a skillet for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 160 degrees F.
- Add the vegetables. Cook 1 cup peppers and 1 cup mushrooms 4 to 5 minutes until slightly soft.
- Add sauce. Stir in 1 cup marinara, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes and simmer 2 minutes.
- Top. Divide among 4 oven safe bowls and top with 2 cups mozzarella and 1/2 cup olives.
- Bake. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until bubbly, then top with 2 tablespoons basil.
Notes
Substitutions: Use turkey sausage with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, or add pepperoni or spinach.
Tips: Drain extra grease and check labels for added sugar. Bowls stay hot after baking.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 days. Freeze the filling without cheese for 2 months. Reheat to 165 degrees F.