Gluten Free Veggie Pizza Casserole

This gluten free veggie pizza casserole brings the flavors of America’s favorite fast food to a vegetable-based dish!

Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
35
minutes
TOtal:
45
minutes

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 20 oz. ground turkey, chicken, or beef
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 6 zucchini/summer squash, diced
  • 2 - 4 oz. pepperoni, diced
  • 2 1/2 c. tomato sauce (use your favorite spaghetti sauce)
  • 8 oz. mozzarella pearls (small balls)
  • 1 c. mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp. dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Optional: basil

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil. Then, add the ground meat and brown for 7-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Set aside in a large bowl.
  • Using the same skillet, heat 1-2 Tbsp. of olive oil. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes. Next, add the zucchini and garlic. Sauté for 4-8 minutes, until tender and beginning to brown. Depending on the size of pan, you will likely need to cook in two batches. Add to the large bowl with the ground meat. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Add the pepperoni to the bowl. Next, add the tomato sauce and stir carefully until well incorporated.
  • Pour into a large baking dish. Top with mozzarella pearls, shredded mozzarella, and dried oregano. High broil for 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted and browning. Garnish with fresh basil.