Serves: 6
Protein: ~35–45g per serving
🧾 Ingredients
Protein Base
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or 93% lean ground beef
- 1½ cups low-fat shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup part-skim ricotta or blended cottage cheese (huge protein boost)
- 1 cup sliced turkey pepperoni or lean beef pepperoni
Sauce & Veggies
- 1½ cups pizza sauce (no sugar added if possible)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Extras
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- Black olives or spinach
🔪 Instructions
1. Cook the meat
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brown ground turkey/beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Drain excess liquid.
2. Assemble casserole
- In a large bowl, mix cooked meat, pizza sauce, ricotta (or cottage cheese), vegetables, and half the mozzarella.
- Spread mixture into a lightly greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella, pepperoni, and Parmesan.
3. Bake
- Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Broil 2–3 minutes if you want crispy pepperoni.
4. Rest & serve
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
📊 Approx Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~420–480
- Protein: 35–45g
- Carbs: ~10–15g
- Fat: ~16–20g
