High Protein Slow Cooker Pizza
A macro-friendly slow cooker pizza casserole layered with pasta, ground meat, egg whites, pizza sauce, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pasta (224g dry)
- 450g beef mince or lean ground turkey
- 1-2 servings pepperoni slices (optional)
- 6 large egg whites
- vegetables of your choice, chopped
- 2 cans pizza sauce (425g each)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 225g reduced-fat or fat-free pizza cheese
Original recipe: https://theproteinchef.co/high-protein-slow-cooker-pizza-recipe/
Method
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Cook pasta for approximately 5 minutes until just before fully done (al dente).
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Brown the ground meat in a skillet and drain excess fat if needed.
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Combine all ingredients except the cheese in a large bowl and mix well.
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Coat the slow cooker with non-stick spray or use a liner.
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Add a layer of the mixture to the slow cooker, then top with a layer of cheese. Repeat for a total of 3 layers, finishing with cheese on top.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 3.5–4 hours.