Low Carb Pizza Casserole

All the flavor of pizza—savory meat, rich sauce, and melty cheese—without the carbs. No crust, no pasta, just a hearty, keto-friendly bake.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Base:

• 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
• ½ lb Italian sausage (optional but adds flavor)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Sauce & toppings:

• 1½ cups low-carb marinara or pizza sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 cup pepperoni slices

Veggies (optional but recommended):

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• ½ cup bell peppers
• 1 cup spinach

Cheese:

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup parmesan

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Set to 190°C (375°F).
2. Cook the meat
   Brown ground beef and sausage with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
3. Add sauce
   Stir in marinara, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Simmer 5 minutes.
4. Assemble casserole
   Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Add veggies (if using).
   Top with mozzarella, parmesan, and pepperoni.
5. Bake
   Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
6. Rest & serve
   Let cool slightly before slicing.

🌿 Anti-Inflammatory Touch

• Use lean turkey or chicken instead of beef
• Add lots of veggies (spinach, zucchini, peppers)
• Use olive oil-based sauce with no added sugar
• Add herbs like oregano, basil

💡 Tips

• Drain meat well to avoid excess grease
• Broil 2–3 minutes for a crispy cheesy top
• Let it rest for cleaner slices

🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: ~350–450
• Protein: ~25–35g
• Low carb / keto-friendly

🧮 WW Points (Estimated)

• Standard: ~6–9 points
• Leaner version: ~4–6 points

🔄 Variations

• Chicken pizza casserole: swap beef for chicken
• Spicy: add jalapeños or hot sausage
• Extra cheesy: add cream cheese layer