Weight Watchers Crustless Pizza Bake

This Weight Watchers version of the Crustless Pizza Bake keeps the flavors of a loaded pizza casserole while reducing calories, fat, and points. Instead of full-fat sausage or beef, this recipe uses lean ground turkey or chicken. Reduced-fat mozzarella and vegetables add volume and flavor without driving up the point value.

This lightened version is high in protein, filling, and customizable to match your daily point budget. The sauce is kept low in points by choosing a no-sugar-added marinara. Baking everything together creates a cheesy, bubbly casserole that tastes indulgent but fits easily into Weight Watchers plans.

Ingredients (8 servings)

Meat Layer

• 1.5 lbs 93% lean ground turkey or ground chicken

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper

Sauce & Cheese

• 1 cup no-sugar-added marinara (check labels for low-point brands)

• 1.5 cups reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)

Toppings (low-point options)

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 1 cup sliced mushrooms

• 1/2 cup sliced black olives (use less for lower points)

• Extra Italian seasoning or dried basil

Instructions

1. Cook the meat:
   In a skillet, cook the ground turkey, onion, and garlic over medium heat. Break into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess liquid. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Layer the base:
   Spread the cooked turkey mixture evenly in a lightly sprayed 9×13-inch baking dish.

3. Add sauce:
   Pour the marinara evenly over the meat layer.

4. Add cheese:
   Sprinkle the reduced-fat mozzarella across the sauce. Add Parmesan if using.

5. Add toppings:
   Spread bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and any optional vegetables across the top.

6. Bake:
   Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.

7. Rest and serve:
   Allow to sit for 5 minutes before cutting.

Weight Watchers Points (Estimated)

These estimates are for 8 servings, based on typical WW values:

• 3–5 points per serving
  (Varies depending on the brand of marinara and amount of olives/cheese.)

• Turkey, vegetables, seasonings = 0 points

• Reduced-fat cheese and marinara = main point sources

If you want even fewer points:

• Reduce olives or omit completely

• Use 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella instead of 1.5 cups

• Use a very low-point marinara brand

Nutrition Estimate (per serving)

• Calories: ~215

• Protein: 24 g

• Fat: 9 g

• Carbs: 8 g

• Fiber: 2 g

• Net carbs: ~6 g