WW Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl – A Cheesy, Guilt-Free Weeknight Dinner

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This Low Carb Crustless Pizza Bowl is a quick, one-pan dinner loaded with seasoned meat, sautéed veggies, marinara, and plenty of gooey cheese — all the flavors of pizza without the crust. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when a pizza craving hits!

💛 Introduction

Pizza cravings are real — but what if you could enjoy all the melty cheese, savory sauce, and hearty toppings without the extra carbs? That’s exactly where this Crustless Pizza Bowl comes in.

Think of it as your favorite pizza, but layered into a bubbling, cheesy skillet bake. It’s low-carb, keto-friendly, diabetic-friendly, and WW-adaptable, making it a great option for anyone watching their carbs or points.

Best part? You can customize it endlessly. Add in your favorite pizza toppings — pepperoni, olives, spinach, even jalapeños — and make it your own.

📖 Table of Contents

• Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ingredients Needed

• Step-by-Step Instructions

• Storage & Serving Suggestions

• Tips & Variations

• Nutrition & WW Points

• Author Note

• More Healthy Dinner Ideas

• Call to Action

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• All the flavor of pizza, none of the crust

• Low-carb, keto & WW-friendly

• Easy one-pan dinner

• Ready in 30 minutes

• Totally customizable

🥣 Ingredients Needed

• 1 tablespoon olive oil – for sautéing

• ½ cup onions, chopped – adds a sweet-savory base

• ½ cup green bell peppers, chopped – classic pizza flavor

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced – meaty & hearty

• 2 cloves garlic, minced – flavor booster

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey – lean turkey for fewer WW points

• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning – oregano, basil, thyme blend

• Salt & pepper – to taste

• 1 cup low-carb marinara sauce (no sugar added) – Rao’s or homemade

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese – melty goodness

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese – for depth & sharpness

• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) – for a kick

• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped – garnish that freshens everything

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sauté the veggies – Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Add onions, peppers, and mushrooms; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

2. Cook the meat – Add ground beef/turkey, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked.

3. Add sauce – Stir in marinara, letting flavors meld for 2–3 minutes.

4. Top with cheese – Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the skillet.

5. Bake or broil – Transfer skillet to oven and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, or broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

6. Garnish & serve – Top with fresh basil/parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.

🥡 Storage & Serving Suggestions

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• Reheat in microwave or oven until warmed through.

• Serve with a crisp side salad for balance (and more veggies!).

💡 Tips & Variations

• Make it a “Supreme Pizza Bowl” – Add black olives, turkey pepperoni, or zucchini.

• Extra creamy – Stir in a little ricotta or cream cheese before baking.

• Spicy kick – Add jalapeños or extra chili flakes.

• WW hack – Use 99% fat-free ground turkey + fat-free mozzarella to reduce points.

⚖️ Nutrition & WW Points (per serving, serves 4)

• Calories: ~310

• Protein: 29g

• Carbs: 8g

• Fat: 18g

• WW Points: 5–7 (depending on meat & cheese choices)

📝 Author Note

This dish was born out of one of those I want pizza but I don’t want the guilt nights. Now, it’s one of my go-to quick dinners that even my kids request regularly. It feels indulgent but fits right into a healthy eating plan — truly the best of both worlds!

🍴 More Healthy Dinner Ideas

• One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes & Green Beans

• Chicken Spinach & Mushroom Low-Carb Oven Dish

• WW Taco Soup (Crockpot-Friendly)

• Vegetable “Medicine” Soup

💬 Call to Action

Would you top your Crustless Pizza Bowl with classic pepperoni 🍕 or go all out with a loaded veggie version 🥦🍄?
Try it this week and let me know — I’d love to see your creations with #KristyCooksWW!