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Crustless Pizza Casserole

A delightful twist on traditional pizza, combining all your favorite toppings into a hearty casserole without the crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoni
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, followed by pepperoni and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 22gSodium: 800mg

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