If you love pizza but want to skip the carbs from traditional crust, this Crustless Pizza Bowl delivers all the cheesy, savory, and satisfying flavors of your favorite pizza in a simple low-carb dish. Loaded with rich marinara sauce, seasoned sausage, pepperoni, sautéed vegetables, and a blanket of bubbly mozzarella cheese, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or satisfying pizza cravings while following a keto lifestyle.
The best part? It’s completely customizable. Add your favorite pizza toppings, adjust the spice level, and enjoy all the deliciousness of pizza without the crust.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Keto and low-carb friendly
- Quick and easy to prepare
- Family-friendly meal
- Perfect for meal prep
- Highly customizable
- Rich, cheesy pizza flavor
- Ready in under 30 minutes
Preparation Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
Yield
Serves 2–4
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup Rao’s Marinara Sauce
- ½ pound ground Italian sausage, cooked and drained
- 20–25 slices pepperoni
Vegetables
- ½ medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon pizza seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Black olives
- Green peppers
- Jalapeños
- Bacon
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
- Extra mozzarella
- Crumbled Italian sausage
Equipment Needed
- Disposable pie pan or small baking dish
- Skillet
- Mixing spoon
- Oven
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease your pie pan if desired.
Step 2: Cook the Sausage
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked.
Break it into crumbles while cooking.
Drain excess grease if necessary.
Set aside.
Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add a small amount of olive oil.
Add:
- Sliced onions
- Mushrooms
Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
Remove from heat.
Step 4: Build the Pizza Bowl
Spread the marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of the pie pan.
Layer the ingredients in this order:
- Cooked sausage
- Pepperoni slices
- Sautéed onions
- Sautéed mushrooms
Sprinkle evenly with:
- Pizza seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Black pepper
Step 5: Add the Cheese
Generously cover everything with shredded mozzarella cheese.
For extra cheesiness, add a second layer of mozzarella.
You can also sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top for added flavor.
Step 6: Bake
Place the pizza bowl into the preheated oven.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until:
- Cheese is melted
- Sauce is bubbling
- Edges are lightly golden
Step 7: Broil for a Golden Top
Switch the oven to broil.
Broil for 1–2 minutes until the cheese develops beautiful golden-brown spots.
Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Step 8: Rest and Serve
Remove from the oven.
Allow the pizza bowl to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
This helps the cheese settle and makes it easier to enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your crustless pizza bowl with:
- Caesar salad
- Garlic butter green beans
- Roasted broccoli
- Zucchini noodles
- Fresh cucumber salad
- Keto breadsticks
Flavor Variations
Meat Lover’s Pizza Bowl
Add:
- Bacon
- Ham
- Italian sausage
- Pepperoni
Supreme Pizza Bowl
Add:
- Bell peppers
- Olives
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Sausage
Spicy Pizza Bowl
Increase crushed red pepper flakes and add sliced jalapeños.
Chicken Alfredo Pizza Bowl
Replace marinara with Alfredo sauce and use grilled chicken.
BBQ Chicken Pizza Bowl
Use sugar-free BBQ sauce and shredded chicken.
Top with red onions and mozzarella.
Meal Prep Instructions
Prepare several pizza bowls in individual containers.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
When ready to eat, simply reheat in the oven or microwave until hot and bubbly.
Storage
Refrigerator
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer
Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
Thaw overnight before reheating.
Nutritional Information
Approximate per serving (based on 4 servings):
- Calories: 390
- Protein: 24g
- Fat: 29g
- Total Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Net Carbohydrates: 5g
Nutritional values may vary depending on toppings and ingredient brands.
