Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Microwave cauliflower florets with a splash of water for 3 minutes until tender. Drain and pat dry.
- In a skillet, brown the Italian sausage for about 15 minutes and drain excess grease.
- Sauté mushrooms in the same skillet for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Grease casserole dish and spread ½ cup of pasta sauce on the bottom.
- Combine steamed cauliflower, cooked sausage, sautéed mushrooms, and chopped green peppers in a large bowl.
- Layer half of the mixture in the casserole dish, top with ½ cup sauce, half of the pepperonis, and 6 oz of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering with remaining mixture, sauce, pepperonis, and mozzarella.
- Blend Parmesan cheese with Italian seasoning and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, allow casserole to rest before slicing and consider broiling the top for extra crispiness.
