Keto Crustless Pizza

Yield

Serves 4

Low carb | High protein | Gluten-free

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Ingredients

Base Layer

• 1 lb ground Italian sausage (or ground beef)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ tsp black pepper

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Sauce Layer

• ¾ cup low-sugar marinara sauce (no added sugar)

• 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for deeper flavor)

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

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Cheese Layer

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup shredded provolone (optional for extra melt)

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Toppings (Choose Your Favorites)

• Pepperoni slices

• Sliced mushrooms

• Diced bell peppers

• Black olives

• Cooked bacon

• Jalapeños

• Spinach

Keep toppings moderate to avoid excess moisture.

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet.

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Step 2: Cook the Meat Base

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and fully cooked.

2. Break it into small crumbles.

3. Drain excess grease if necessary.

4. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper.

Spread evenly in prepared baking dish to form the “crust.”

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Step 3: Add Sauce

1. Mix marinara with tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

2. Spread evenly over meat layer.

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Step 4: Add Cheese

1. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over sauce.

2. Add provolone and Parmesan.

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Step 5: Add Toppings

Arrange toppings evenly over cheese.

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Step 6: Bake

Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

For golden brown top, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.

Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing to set.

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Serving Ideas

• Serve with a side salad.

• Pair with roasted vegetables.

• Top with fresh basil after baking.

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Nutrition (Approximate per serving)

• Net Carbs: 3–5g

• Protein: 25–30g

• Fat: 28–35g

Varies depending on toppings and sauce.

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Flavor Variations

Supreme Style

Add mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives, and pepperoni.

White Pizza

Replace marinara with:

• ½ cup ricotta

• 2 tbsp heavy cream

• ½ tsp garlic powder

Buffalo Chicken

Replace sausage with shredded chicken and drizzle buffalo sauce before baking.

Veggie Lover

Use seasoned ground turkey base and load with low-carb vegetables.

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Make-Ahead & Storage

• Refrigerate up to 4 days.

• Reheat in oven at 350°F for best texture.

• Freezes well up to 2 months.