Pizza Casserole Low Carb (Printable Version)
Enjoy all the cheesy, saucy goodness of pizza in this low-carb casserole loaded with tasty, gluten-free ingredients.
# Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 -
1 green bell pepper, diced into small chunks
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8 ounces of mushrooms, thinly sliced
03 -
14 ounces of small cauliflower florets
→ Protein
04 -
2.5 ounces of sliced pepperoni
05 -
2 pounds of Italian sausage, casing removed if needed
→ Dairy
06 -
1/4 cup powdered Parmesan cheese
07 -
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Condiments & Sauces
08 -
1.5 cups of marinara sauce (opt for low-carb, e.g., Rao's)
→ Spices & Oils
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A teaspoon of Italian seasoning
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A tablespoon of olive oil
# Steps:
01 -
Put the cauliflower in a microwaveable bowl with a cup of water. Cover with a moist paper towel and microwave for around 3 minutes until it's tender but firm.
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Pour out the water, then pat the cauliflower dry using paper towels. Leave it aside for later.
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Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat.
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Heat up a big skillet on medium-high and cook the sausage for roughly 15 minutes. If there’s grease, drain it, then set the sausage aside.
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Using the same skillet, add olive oil and cook the mushrooms on medium-high for about 10 minutes to get rid of extra moisture. Set aside when done.
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Coat a 13x9 inch baking dish lightly with nonstick spray. Add ½ cup of marinara to the bottom.
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In a big mixing bowl, toss together the cauliflower, cooked mushrooms, browned sausage, and diced peppers until it's all evenly combined.
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Take half the mix and spread it in the baking dish. Add ½ cup of marinara, half the pepperoni slices (press them gently into the mixture), and 6 ounces of mozzarella over it.
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Layer the rest of the mix over the top. Add the leftover marinara, then sprinkle the final 6 ounces of mozzarella. Save 10 pepperoni slices for the topping.
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Stir the Parmesan with Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle this across the top and place the reserved pepperoni slices evenly on the dish.
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Slide the dish into the hot oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until everything's hot and the cheese is bubbly.
# Notes:
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Each portion has 4 net carbs, which fits a keto or low-carb plan.