Description
This Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl is a flavorful, keto-friendly dish that delivers all the pizza satisfaction without the crust. Combining savory sausage, pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms and onions, and melty mozzarella cheese baked atop a rich marinara base, this recipe is perfect for a quick and easy low-carb meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Bowl Base
- Rao’s Marinara sauce (or any low-carb marinara sauce) – enough to cover the bottom of the pan
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 10-12 slices pepperoni
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Cheese and Seasonings
- 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)
Equipment
- Disposable pie pan or a 9-inch baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a disposable pie pan or a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Sauce Base: Pour the desired amount of Rao’s Marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of the prepared pan to create the pizza bowl base layer.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Continue cooking until the sausage is thoroughly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Using the same skillet, add the sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté over medium heat until they are softened and fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the cooked sausage, sautéed onions, and mushrooms over the marinara sauce in the pan. Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the meat and vegetable layer.
- Add Seasonings and Cheese: Sprinkle pizza seasoning, garlic powder, and optional crushed red pepper flakes evenly over the top. Then top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese to complete the pizza bowl layering.
- Bake: Place the pizza bowl in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Broil for Finish: Switch your oven to broil and broil the pizza bowl for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese on top turns golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the pizza bowl from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle before serving. Enjoy your low carb crustless pizza bowl!
Notes
- Use any low-carb marinara sauce to keep this recipe keto-friendly.
- Feel free to swap sausage for ground beef or turkey if preferred.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to your spice tolerance or omit for mild flavor.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you don’t have pizza seasoning, Italian seasoning plus a pinch of dried oregano, basil, and thyme can work as a substitute.
- Make sure to watch closely during the broiling step to avoid burning the cheese.
