Description
A quick, satisfying crustless pizza bowl loaded with crumbled Italian sausage, sautéed bell pepper, chunky marinara, and bubbly melted mozzarella, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb (225g) Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips (75g)
- 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sugar-free marinara sauce, chunky variety
- 1 cup (112g) low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the crumbled Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the sausage and peppers, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of the mixture.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with dried oregano and red pepper flakes.
- Serve directly from the skillet in individual bowls.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet so you can go straight from stovetop to broiler for the bubbliest cheese.
- Watch the broiler closely since the cheese can go from golden to overdone in under a minute.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes