SLOW COOKER PIZZA CASSEROLE // Lean and Green #slowcooker #pizza

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining stretch.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is lower in fat.

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken sausage is leaner and healthier.

pizza sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade sauce can be fresher and healthier.

Brown ground beef and Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat and add garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

In a slow cooker, layer half of the cooked pasta, followed by half of the meat mixture.

Spread half of the pizza sauce over the meat layer, then sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese on top.

Add a layer of bell peppers, onions, and olives, then repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.

Finish with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Check for doneness; the casserole should be heated through and the cheese should be golden.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.

Garnish with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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