Crustless Pizza Bowl
Sausage, peppers, and onion simmered in marinara, spooned into ramekins, and baked under mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni until bubbly and golden at the edges. All the flavor of pizza night, no crust required, and ready in about 35 minutes.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion diced
- small green bell pepper diced
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni chopped or mini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease five oven-safe 1-cup sized ramekins with nonstick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add the sausage meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian herbs, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared bowls. Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
- Sausage and pepperoni already add quite a bit of salt, so taste the filling before seasoning it with additional salt.
- If you're using ramekins that are wider or shallower than 1 cup, start checking the bowls early, since a shallower layer will brown more quickly.
- Marinara brands can taste very different, so choose a sauce you genuinely enjoy on its own. Its flavor comes through in every bite.
- You can easily adjust the spice level with the red pepper flakes, or leave them off the bowls and serve them at the table so everyone can add their own.
- Leftovers keep well, so store cooled bowls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1491mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 629IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 2mg