Crust-Free Pizza Bake – Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Comfort
This Crust-Free Pizza Bake brings all the classic pizza flavors—savory marinara, melty cheese, and pepperoni—without the crust.
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet or baking dish
- Spoon for spreading sauce
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- ½ cup Marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Pepperoni slices about 10 slices
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese Grated, optional
- Basil leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Layer the Ingredients:
- Spread marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of an oven-safe skillet or small baking dish.1/2 cup Marinara
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the sauce for added flavor.1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Spread shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, creating an even layer.1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Add pepperoni slices on top of the cheese, spacing them evenly. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired for extra flavor.1/4 cup Pepperoni slices, 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese
Bake and Serve:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Carefully remove from the oven with oven mitts. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve hot.Basil leaves
Notes
Topping Variations: Add sliced mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers for more topping variety.
Cheese Options: Mix in shredded cheddar or provolone with the mozzarella for extra richness.
Low-Salt Tip: Choose low-sodium marinara sauce and limit pepperoni for a lower-sodium option.
Cheese Options: Mix in shredded cheddar or provolone with the mozzarella for extra richness.
Low-Salt Tip: Choose low-sodium marinara sauce and limit pepperoni for a lower-sodium option.
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 17gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 922mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 693IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 1mg
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