Pizza Casserole Low Carb
A cheesy, hearty pizza casserole low carb recipe layered with seasoned ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for keto dinners.
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella divided
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 3 minutes.
- Mix ricotta with egg and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Spread meat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spoon ricotta mixture over the top in dollops.
- Scatter 1 cup of mozzarella over the ricotta layer, then top with pepperoni and olives.
- Finish with remaining mozzarella and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Drain meat thoroughly to avoid a watery casserole.
- Shred mozzarella fresh for best melt.
- Broil for last 2 minutes for extra golden top.
- Leftovers keep refrigerated up to 4 days.