Easy Crustless Pizza Recipe (Cheesy Low-Carb Pizza Casserole)
A cheesy, low-carb crustless pizza made with savory Italian sausage, marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni. An easy one-skillet pizza casserole that’s ready in about 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet, Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
1 1/4 cups marinara sauce, preferably no sugar added
8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
16 pepperoni slices
Optional: sliced mushrooms
Optional: diced red onion
Optional: diced green bell pepper
Optional: sliced black olives
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet.
3. Add sausage, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook 6–8 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
4. Drain excess grease and spread sausage evenly.
5. Top with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella.
6. Add pepperoni and optional toppings.
7. Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
8. Rest 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use thick marinara sauce without added sugar for a lower-carb option.
Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent excess grease.
Freshly shredded mozzarella melts best.
Avoid overcrowding with vegetable toppings.
Substitute chicken or turkey Italian sausage and beef or turkey pepperoni for a pork-free version.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3–4 days.
Freeze individual portions for best quality within 2–3 months.
Reheat leftovers to 165°F.
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