When you are in the mood to have pizza yet you are watching your carbs, then this Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl is the answer. It combines all the daring, corny tastes of your most loved pie, minus the crust. If you are on a keto lifestyle or simply want a lighter version of comfort food, this recipe will bring you the satisfaction you deserve without holding back.
Savory ground Italian sausage is the key to this dish, as it adds a nice meaty foundation. After the sausage has been browned and cooked through it is accompanied by sliced bell peppers and mushrooms which are sauteed until tender to provide a contrast in texture and earthiness.
It is all tied together with a generous portion of sugar free marinara sauce seasoned with traditional Italian seasoning and a pinch of red pepper flakes should you desire a little bite.
The best thing about this dish is that it can be highly customized. Once the meat and vegetables have simmed to tenderness, they are portioned out into single serving oven-safe dishes, making serving easy as well as presenting the meal in a nice, light upgrade.
After that, they are generously sprinkled with shredded mozzarella cheese- after all, what is pizza without that ooey-gooey, melted stuff? A few sliced black olives provide a salt contrast and additional layer of flavor.
These crustless pizza bowls are baked until they are bubbly and golden and emerge out of the oven with all the banal of a conventional pizza, fragrant, melted, and utterly comforting. Just before serving a little fresh basil on top provides a fresh punch of flavor and color.
Not only is this meal fast and simple to prepare, but it is also great meal prep or weeknight dinner food. You have the comfort and richness of pizza without all the carb-induced guilt. It is family friendly, infinitely versatile and will become a standard in any low-carb kitchen.
It happens: you might be counting carbs or simply prefer a lighter version of a old-time favorite, but this recipe will give you the satisfaction of pizza in each spoonful.
