Description
This Pizza Bowl recipe offers a fun and easy way to enjoy all the flavors of pizza in a convenient single-serving dish. Featuring Italian turkey sausage, bell peppers, onions, marinara sauce, pepperoni, and a blend of melted cheeses, this meal combines savory ingredients baked to perfection in individual oven-proof bowls. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a delicious and satisfying option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed (hot or sweet)
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- A pinch each of garlic powder and crushed red pepper
Sauces and Cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheese, preferably Italian or Pizza blend
Toppings
- 12 slices turkey pepperoni or regular pepperoni
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and spray four 2-cup oven-proof baking dishes with cooking spray. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, crumble in the turkey sausage, and add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook, breaking up the sausage until browned and vegetables are softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the Pizza Bowls: Divide half of the marinara sauce evenly among the baking dishes. Layer the sausage mixture over the sauce in each dish. Top with the remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the sauce, arrange pepperoni slices on top, and finish by adding the remaining cheese.
- Bake the Pizza Bowls: Place the prepared bowls in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 18 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the dish is heated through. Cooking time may vary based on dish size and depth. Let the pizza bowls rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use either hot or sweet turkey sausage depending on your spice preference.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to control the heat level in the dish.
- Oven-proof baking dishes should be about 2 cups capacity each to ensure even cooking.
- Leftover pizza bowls can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Substitute turkey pepperoni with regular pepperoni or omit for a milder flavor.
