Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Printable)

A creamy twist on pizza featuring cottage cheese, marinara, vegetables, and melted mozzarella for a wholesome low-carb meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
04 - 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
05 - 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale

→ Sauce

06 - 1 cup marinara sauce

→ Pantry & Seasoning

07 - Olive oil, to taste
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

10 - Sliced olives, to taste
11 - Diced onions, to taste
12 - Fresh basil, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Spread cottage cheese evenly across the bottom of a medium baking dish.
03 - Spoon marinara sauce over cottage cheese to create a sauce layer.
04 - Arrange chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach or kale evenly over the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then add optional toppings such as olives, onions, or fresh basil.
06 - Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
07 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of pizza night in about 10 minutes of prep work
  • The cottage cheese creates this incredible creamy layer that pairs perfectly with the tangy marinara
02 -
  • The first time I made this, I didn't let it cool at all and burned my tongue on that molten cheese sauce
  • Adding the vegetables before the cheese keeps them from getting too soft and mushy
03 -
  • If your cottage cheese seems watery, give it a quick drain in a sieve before using
  • Layering the sauce directly on the cottage cheese prevents the vegetables from getting soggy
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