Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sliced turkey turkey turkey pepperoni (or other toppings of choice)
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef or turkey over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the meat sauce mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the meat sauce.
- Top with sliced turkey turkey turkey pepperoni and mushrooms (if using), then sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese (if using).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce. You can also add other low-carb vegetables like olives, spinach, or zucchini. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg