Homemade Crustless Pizza Bake (WW-Friendly)

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes

This crustless pizza bake gives you all the classic pizza flavors without the dough, making it lower in points and high in protein.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground turkey (93–99% lean) or extra-lean ground beef

• 1/2 cup onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced

• 1 1/4 cups no-sugar-added pizza sauce or marinara

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

• 12–16 turkey pepperoni slices (optional)

• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess liquid if needed.

3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.

4. Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.

5. Add pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–5 minutes to combine flavors.

6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

7. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top. Add turkey pepperoni and olives if desired.

8. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. For a lightly browned top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end (watch carefully).

9. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Approximate WW Points

Points vary by plan and brands used, but typically:

• 4–6 points per serving with lean turkey and part-skim mozzarella

• Higher if using beef or regular pepperoni

Tips

• Add chopped spinach or zucchini for extra volume with minimal points.

• Use fat-free mozzarella to lower points further.

• For a higher-protein version, stir in 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese before baking.

• This reheats well and is good for meal prep.