Keto Pizza Pasta Bake

Keto Pizza Pasta Bake is a delicious dish. It prepares quickly and simply in around thirty-five minutes. This option is good to help you get ready for hectic workdays. Make this pasta bake with all the keto ingredients that we can easily get from the supermarket. The pizza toppings add flavor, and they include meat, vegetables, keto pasta, and marinara. We utilize the pepperoni & cheese to add indulgence in this pizza. This pizza pasta bake is great for weekdays, lunch, family events, and dinner. We keep each dish frozen for two months. It also warms up nicely, and it is perfect for doing meal prep.

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STATS:

• Course: Main Course
• Diet: Keto
• Caloric content: 310 kcal
• Time for prep: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Italian
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Portion size: 1 cup
• Mode of cooking: Oven
• Yeild: 6
• Level of difficulty: Easy
• Total time: 35 minutes

TOOLS:

• Skillet
• Baking dish
• Cutting board
• Bowls
• Oven mitts
• Spatula
• Sharp knife
• Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 tsp of salt
• Mozzarella, one cup
• 1 lb minced beef
• One tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup mushrooms
• Half tsp onion powder
• 1/2 cup bell peppers
• Half tsp black pepper
• 20 pepperoni slices
• 1 cup keto marinara sauce
• Garlic powder, 1/2 tsp.
• 3 cups cooked keto pasta
• One-fourth cup Parmesan

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHEESE:

• We use mozzarella cheese, which melts smoothly and provides a regular pizza taste. The use of Parmesan gives a sharp flavor and browns perfectly on the surface. They both are best for a keto diet.

KETO PASTA:

• The use of hearts of palm pasta works nicely because it retains its structure when baking. Use the zucchini spirals instead, though properly strain all the moisture content. We can also utilize keto flour pasta instead for this purpose.

VEGETABLES:

• We add mushrooms and bell peppers, which provide volume in the dish. You can omit them if you like the macros in smaller amounts.

KETO MARINARA:

• We use keto marinara with no added sugar to keep the recipe low-carb. Don’t use the normal marinara as it will increase carb levels. Keto marinara gives the food flavor without adding sugar.

GROUND MEAT:

• This beef provides a foundation; though Italian sausage will enhance the taste of this pizza. Utilize turkey sausage instead to prepare the light version.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Set the oven temperature to 375°F, or 190°C.
2.  Cook the sausage or ground meat in a pan till browned and remove any extra fat.
3. Add the marinara sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
4. Cook them for one to two minutes.
5. Stir the cooked keto pasta meal with the meat sauce in a mixing bowl.
6. Fill the baking dish with the mixture.
7. Equally distribute the Parmesan and mozzarella on the above surface layer.
8. Add any veggies and pieces of pepperoni.
9. Bake for about half an hour till the cheese browns and lightly melts.
10. Leave it to rest for a minute before serving if you want the pasta to firm up.

TIPS:

• Use the powder of red pepper if you want to add a little spicy taste.
• You can use small pepperoni for a uniform wrapping.
• Allow the dish to settle for five minutes before scooping out so that it keeps its shape.
• You can stir in half the quantity of the mozzarella before baking for a more cheese-like center.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

APPETIZERS:

• Pepperoni Chips
• Cheesy Stuffed Peppers

SIDES:

• Caesar Broccoli
• Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower

SOUPS:

• Pepperoni Pizza
• Creamy Tomato

DRINKS:

• Iced Vanilla Latte
• Lemon Electrolyte Drink

SALADS:

• Spinach and Olive
• Italian Chopped

STORAGE INFORMATION:

REFRIGERATION:

• Add the pizza to the covered dish & store for four days.

FREEZING:

• Make the portions and freeze for 2 months.

FAQs:

May I add the cheese in double quantity?

•  Yes, you can add the cheese in double quantity, but it leads to an increase in carb content.

Can I exclude the meat?

• We can exclude the meat and utilize the tofu crumbles instead to prepare this recipe.

Will I add other pizza toppings?

• Yes, you can use olives, bacon, and grilled chicken; they are all keto choices.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Fats: 21 g

Caloric content: 310 kcal

Fiber: 2 g

Proteins: 19 g

Net carbs: 5g

Sugar: 3 g

Sodium: 540 mg

One single portion: 1 cup

Total carbs: 7 g