Discover our Zucchini Pizza Casserole recipe, packed with fresh zucchini, Italian sausage, and a mix of cheeses. Perfect for keto diets!
Author:Eliana Recipes
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
4 medium zucchini, grated (approx 4 cups)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese, divided
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
4 ounces Colby Jack cheese (1 cup), shredded
1 pound keto Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
Pink salt, to taste
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded Italian cheese, and black pepper.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish to form a crust. Bake for 20 minutes or until set.
Meanwhile, cook the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Add chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Spread the sausage mixture over the baked zucchini crust.
Top with chopped roma tomatoes, Italian seasoning blend, pink salt, and crushed tomatoes.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded Italian cheese and shredded Colby Jack cheese on top.
Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure to squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid a soggy crust.