Description
A comforting casserole that combines the flavors of pizza with a flaky pot pie crust, loaded with nutritious vegetables and melty cheese.
Ingredients
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Zucchini
- Artichokes
- Broccoli
- Pizza sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Plant-based cheese alternatives
- Flaky pie crust
- Store-bought pie crust
- Gluten-free pie crusts
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh herbs like basil or oregano
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add your chopped bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender. If using spinach, add it in the last minute of cooking.
- Pour in your pizza sauce and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a greased 9-inch pie dish or casserole dish. Make sure to leave some overhang for a beautiful crust.
- Spoon the veggie mixture into the crust, spreading it evenly. Top with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, or your choice of cheese.
- Fold the excess crust over the top of the filling, crimping the edges to seal in all the goodness. You can create slits in the crust to allow steam to escape.
- Place your casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Once it’s out of the oven, let your casserole cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
This dish is very adaptable; feel free to change the veggies and cheeses according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg