Ingredients:

  • 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup low-sugar marinara sauce
  • 1.5 cups low-moisture shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup turkey pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup lean Italian chicken sausage, crumbled and cooked
  • 1/4 cup green bell peppers, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp sliced black olives

Instructions:

  1. Sauté the 1/4 cup lean Italian chicken sausage in a pan until browned and crumbly. Remove from heat and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess fat.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, Greek yogurt, parmesan, minced garlic, oregano, and lemon zest.
  3. Using a hand mixer, whip on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until the mixture is velvety and smooth.
  4. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9-inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish.
  5. Gently spread the marinara sauce over the ricotta layer using the back of a spoon.
  6. Sprinkle the 1.5 cups low moisture mozzarella evenly over the sauce layer.
  7. Add the turkey pepperoni, cooked sausage, diced green peppers, sliced red onions, and black olives on top.
  8. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are golden brown.