Description

A low-carb, keto-friendly casserole that brings all the delicious, cheesy flavors of pizza in a healthier form. Made with ground turkey or beef, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese, this dish is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite pizza toppings.

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey or beef

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup marinara sauce (sugar-free if preferred)

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup pepperoni slices (or any preferred toppings)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey (or beef) and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to let the flavors blend together.
Transfer the meat sauce mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the meat mixture.
Layer the pepperoni slices (or your choice of toppings) over the cheese, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

For a vegetarian version, swap the ground meat for extra veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.

If you're looking for more cheesiness, you can increase the mozzarella to 2 cups.

To make it dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese alternatives.

This casserole can also be frozen for up to 2-3 months. Make sure it’s fully reheated before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 80mg