This Atkins pizza recipe contains almost no carbs, making it the perfect pizza recipe for low carb or ketogenic diets. And you won't even miss the traditional crust thanks to the cream cheese and parmesan crust!
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A few weeks ago I started following the Atkins Program. I was doing well with it and felt fantastic but I had 1 problem - carb and fruit cravings. While I felt that the Atkins program works for some people, I also felt that obviously, my body was telling me something because the carb cravings were so strong I could have eaten a piece of cardboard.
Then I remembered something.
Suzanne Somers.
The Somercize Plan
Over 10 years ago I followed Suzanne Somer's Somersize Plan and was very successful with it. In fact, my mom, my sister, and my karate instructor began following it as well after I did and experienced similar success. We lost weight, felt great and it really didn't feel like a "diet" because it's not. It's a way of life!
The Somersize plan is basically this:
- Eliminate (added) sugar and other "funky foods" (caffeine, white flour, potatoes, nuts, and a few others)
- Enjoy fruit alone and on an empty stomach
- Have carbs (fat/protein free) and veggies together
- Eat fats/proteins and veggies together
- Wait three hours to switch between carbs & fats
On "level 2" once you reach your goal you can add some of the funky foods back in and experiment with mixing carbs & fats to see what works for you to maintain your weight.
Somersize gives me the freedom to still enjoy all the food groups, but still encourages me to eat healthier, and promotes weight loss. She has all the scientific diet information in her books, so if you are interested in WHY this works, I'm sure your local library has her books.
In the last 10+ years, Suzanne has put out 5 books about Somersizing, each one with new recipes and refining the plan and adding more up-to-date information.
One of the hardest things for me eating this way is pizza...or lack-there-of. I love pizza. It is probably my biggest weakness. Thanks to Suzanne, and her book, Suzanne Somers' Fast and Easy: Lose Weight the Somersize Way with Quick, Delicious Meals for the Entire Family!, I can now enjoy almost no carb pizza and still stay on the program!
Somercize vs Low Carb
SUCCESS TIP: Somercize is an older program. While you still can see great results, there are some things about it that I don't agree with, like the use of fat-free butter/margarine, and other low-fat products.
The original Somercize pizza crust recipe called for a cookie cutter and wasting some of the "crust" to make 4" individual pizzas. I have modified it so there is no waste and you get a whole pan full of pizza. Also, the original no carb pizza recipe called for some salt in the crust but I didn't like it so I took it out. You can obviously use whatever toppings you want.
Now, if you decide that this isn't for you, you can always look up a healthy low carb recipe in our recipe index for the perfect dinner idea.
🔪 How to make
Feel free to grab the printable version of this recipe at the bottom. And if you have an extra minute, the helpful step by step images outline exactly how to make this recipe.
Step 1
It's quick and easy to mix up the crust, spread into a casserole dish and as a backup a baking sheet works. Bake the crust at 350°F (176°C) for 15-17 minutes, remove and let cool for 10 minutes. I typically finish my prep work while waiting for the crust to bake.
Step 2
Add you sauce next, feel free to cover the entire crust. In the image below I left a little extra space so this actually looks like a pizza.
Step 3
You can choose whatever toppings you like. I prefer sausage, but plain cheese, pepperoni and bacon are delicious too. Your options are endless!
Step 4
Bake at 400°F (205°C) for another 6-8 minutes. If you prefer a dark crunchy texture you can broil the pizza since the crust is already cooked.
Step 5
Garnish and serve! You can add jalapenos, basil, or any garnish that works for you.
💭 A note about the crust
Make sure you cook it until the top is golden brown and let it cool the full 10 minutes before adding the toppings and that will help. You still may end up with a fork, but good, soft pizza is better than no pizza!
📋 Great low carb recipe ideas
- Low Carb Breakfast Lasagna
- Low Carb Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole
- Low Carb Garlic Cheddar Cheese Crisps
- Modified Low Carb Pizza Recipe
- 10 Low Carb Baked Egg Breakfast Ideas
📋 Recipe
Almost No Carb "Atkins" Pizza
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 8 oz. package of full fat cream cheese (room temp.)
- 2 eggs
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Garlic powder
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
For the pizza
- ½ cup jarred marinara sauce*
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sauteed pepperoni
- Garlic powder
Instructions
For the crust
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Butter a 9×13 baking dish (or line the dish with parchment paper)
- Blend cream cheese and eggs and season with pepper & garlic powder
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until combined
- Pour into buttered baking dish (or over parchment paper)
- Bake for 17 minutes or until golden brown
- Let crust cool for 10 minutes before adding toppings
For the pizza
- After crust is cooked, raise oven to 400 degrees
- Mix together marinara sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper & oregano
- Top crust with marinara and spread evenly
- Top with mozzarella cheese
- Add toppings
- Bake for 8 minutes or until cheese is bubbly
Notes
Make sure you pin this on Pinterest for later!
Jill Roberts @ Wellnessgeeky.com
OMG. That pizza is nice and cute. Will prepare it for a birthday next week. I can't wait to try that out!
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony
That Almost No Carb pizza looks delicious, I just want to devour it off the screen! Thanks for sharing
Gail
Can you make it low sodium also, and if so how can you do it?
Kim
Gail, you would have to figure out where the sodium is coming from (check all of your ingredient labels) and then try and find a lower sodium option.
Stephanie F
Are these macros for a 1/4 of the pizza? What is the serving for these macros? Thank you!
Kim
Yes, they are calculated based on 4 servings.
Lisa
Can u freeze this pizza after it is made and than just reheat it at a later date..
Kim
I am not sure the crust would do well being frozen.
Michelle
Well that was amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I don’t love the crunchy ness of the almond flour one but this hit the spot.
Shannon
How did you calculate the calorie amount? The cream cheese alone is 800 calories
Kim
That's why I have the disclaimer about calculating the information yourself, the recipe calculates it and I cannot confirm that it's completely accurate. Brands and products may vary. When I don't provide nutrition information, people ask for it constantly so I do provide it, but I really suggest you do your own based upon the actual products you use.
Paula
Don't eat the whole pizza!!
Jayme
The 800 calories for the cream cheese would be for the whole pizza. The calorie count is based on a serving (1/4 of the pizza). So, the calories from the cream cheese would be 200 cals per serving. Sounds like the calorie count is fairly accurate depending on how much and what type of meat you put on it.
Layla
How much is 1 8 oz cream cheese in grams?
Kim
8 ounces = 226.796 grams according to Google
Theresa
Thank you for sharing this recipe! Im very new to the super low carb way of eating and am really feeling pizza. I ventured outside the box and added an additional egg and 2 table spoons of almond flour. It's not "rustic pizza crust", but is very good!!
BRMG
Delicious! So filling. It took longer than 10 minutes to make but well worth the wait. Great recipe!,
James
So do you butter the pan or the parchment paper?
I’m not making a joke I don’t cook much and would like to try this
Kim
James, it's an either-or situation. The parchment paper takes the place of the butter. I'll be more clear in the directions about that.
Karen
Can you use ground beef in this as well?
Kim
Oh sure! Just brown it and drain the grease first.
MJ
Just started doing low carbs, this pizza sounds delicious. I like to use a pizza stone when I make a a regular yeast dough pizza. Would a stone work this crust if i put in on parchment paper?
Kim
I think only if the stone has a lip on it. The crust is pretty soft before it is cooked, I'd be concerned that it would run off the edges.
Rich
I have made this twice and the results are phenomenal! Follow the recipe to the letter as far as cooking time for the crust.I put the cooked crust in my freezer for 10 minutes and continued afterwards with the toppings.
Parchment paper will help release the crust from the pan
Kim
Thank you so much for the feedback and the tip about the freezer Rich. So glad you like the recipe!
Rachel
I made this but it was soggy. What did I do wrong?
Kim
It won't be crisp but it shouldn't be soggy either. Did you cook the crust long enough before adding the toppings?
Gabby
I just tried this recipe for dinner and it was amazing! I made some tweaks to it and my hubby loved it! For the first, I added about another 1/4th cup of parm cheese. Baked it per the instructions, added cheddar cheese and baked for another fifteen minutes. I used store bought pizza sauce and topped my pizza with mozzarella, triple cheddar cheese mix, pepperoni, cananadian bacon, and topped it with crushed red pepper and Italian seasoning. Then I let it bake til the cheese melted. It was amazing! One of my new favorites when I’m having a pizza craving!
Faye
I did the same thing, increasing the parm to 1/2 cup. It made for a much firmer crust. I also used pizza sauce, instead of marinara.
Holly
This was awesome and the while family loved it! I did add 1/4 cup tapioca flour to the crust and that helped it be more “crusty”. So yummy!
Kim
Great idea to add the tapioca flour, I'll have to try it! So glad everyone enjoyed it.
Mary Ramsey
How many servings in a pizza? I need to make sure I don't eat too much so i can watch my carb count. Thanks! It looks amazing and I can't wait to try it!
Kim
I calculated it as 4 servings.
Tarl
Tried three times to make it and it seems like I’m going wrong somewhere, the centre doesn’t seem to want to cook, so once consuming it’s literally just cream cheese still in the middle. Any tips?
Kim
What kind of pan are you using? Metal or ceramic may need longer cook time or higher heat. Also, are you spreading it as thin as possible? If your dish is smaller than 9x13 it may be too thick.
Tarl
I’m using a glass pan, perhaps I haven’t thinned it out enough, I’ll give it another try and make it as thin as I possibly can and see what happens!
gloria norman
Just tried this recipe,and we LOVED it.Added some turkey sausage,bell peppers,and onions.We have been on atkins for almost a month now and we were craving pizza.But no more.THANK-YOU
Laura
Ok what am I missing here??
I have tried to make this twice now, each time cooking over 2x the recommended time and still my crust is just one flat mushy sheet of egg. I doesn’t look like the picture of your cooked crust. What am I doing wrong? Literally it looks, smells, feels and tastes just like eggs and I can’t bring myself to put tomato sauce and pepperoni on it and feed it to my husband
Kim
Well it does cook more after you put the sauce on it, but as I mentioned, you may end up having to eat it with a fork. But it shouldn't require a spoon. Did you let it cool before adding the toppings and then cook it more?
Brittany
Is it good reheated as in leftovers?
Kim
I enjoyed it as leftovers, yes!
Hali
Is the grated Parmesan the kind you shake on pizza or the bagged grated Parmesan? This looks delicious! ?
Kim
So long as it's a finely grated cheese, it shouldn't matter. Shredded Parmesan is probably not recommended but I haven't tried it.
Tammy
This was so good! My whole family loved it! I haven't had pizza in over a year since having WLS in August of 2016. This was like heaven! Thank you so much for this amazing recipe! Im so excited to have pizza again!
MyRedSandals
Hmm, not sure what I did wrong, as I followed the recipe to the letter. While each of the ingredients used was delicious in its own right, the "crust" never developed... it was like eating pizza toppings on top of a very thin omelet.
Kim
Hi there! Did you cook the crust first and make sure it browned enough?
Brandi
Any ideas on freezing the crust or after u put on the toppings. That way it would be super quick to pop in the oven on a weeknight?
Kim
I haven't tried it, but I would think it would be ok. Let me know if you try it!
Renee
I tried this pizza, which I agree with most does have some carbs and that is by using the my fitness pal app scanner.Labels don't always tell the truth .. So I think we should all be respectful and call it what you like low car no carb figure it out and adjust it to your diet needs. Anyone who is serious about their diet will do the research and find what is really the deal and use that info for themselves.I think this is the best I have ever made .. I tried the fat head and the cauliflower pizza.. this is by far the best. I did not gain but lost 1.2 pounds after having a health slice having it again for lunch.. Thank you for this even my no diet husband loved it and says its better than all the other low carb pizza I have made... its a keeper. This is my opinion and mine only...use what you can and what does not fit make the changes for yourself. Ps I never write reviews:-)
Megan
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!! My young kids thought I was amazing and all asked for seconds!!! Thank you so much for the WONDERFUL recipe!!!
tricia
Soft pizza you eat with a fork...so in other words its a dip ? Because how is it possible to make a crust with cream cheese ?
Amanda
The eggs and parm make the crust set solid. It sounds crazy, but it's not "dip" by any means. Really the only reason you would need a fork is if you don't like folding your slice (folding keeps it rigid).
Rosemary
How many portions does this recipe feed please?
Janice James
Trying to eat low-carb and only eat what we prepare at home. Tough to do everyday! Hubby was doubtful about this recipe, but loved it! Made my own sauce with organic tomato paste plus cayenne, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Cooked red bell pepper and onions in the microwave for two minutes and added as toppings. Yes, veggies added carbs, but worth it! Sure we needed a fork it eat the pizza, but that, too, was worth it! Thanks for the recipe!
Kimberly Grabinski
Thanks for the feedback, I very much appreciate it!
Jen Zolak
This is so good! Awesome! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I substituted nutritional yeast for the parmesan and used low fat cream cheese, and it was amazing. It tastes a bit like a pizza frittata.
Maritza
i made this today and it was delicious!!
Michele
for goodness sakes, can people stop obsessing over a few carbs?!!! I am a personal trainer, 45 years old and in great shape. I understand the low carb diets buy everyone needs some carbs. Yes I eat high protein, very low sugar, high fiber and also limit carbs but not eating any carbs is not realistic or healthy.
Try cycling your carbs and consume them after exercise or after fasting to ensure they are not stored as fat. Yes go for higher protein and healthy fats but please do not go crazy on eating no carb all the time!!
Toni
I think you are missing the point in the carb free crust...by cutting out the carbs in the crust which is the bread, you are cutting out the un-necessary carbs, you can still get some healthy carbs by adding in some peppers, tomatoes, fruit, ect. I had WLS and cannot eat bread for the rest of my life and I'm super excited about this carb free crust! Hoping my family will love it as well!
Jayne
Well goodness, Michele...as a diabetic, I am cutting out as many carbs I can. The only way to do so is to find replacements for my old go to dishes. This looks like a great one!
Lydia
Me too!
Ase
It definitely has carbs but it's a low-carb recipe. When carb counting 15g of carbs= 1 net carb.
Low carb eating still requires some carbs. This is helpful for people like me who are diabetic.
Can't wait to try this recipe.
c
Thank you! This was good.
I had 1/3 fat cream cheese on hand and it still worked....
Heidi
I have been on Jorge Cruise 100 Diet for 3 week and have lost 15 lb eating low carbohydrates every thing in this pizza is on the diet. It is free of sugar calories under 2 carbs. I eat pizza, chocolate cake, chocolate pudding and lose weight. Thank you so much the pizza is absolutely incredible.
Brittney Dillinger
I am eager to try this pizza, but I feel I must tell you that this is not at all a "no carb" pizza. I see many are trying to defend you by saying it is, but it isn't.
Mozzarella: 2.25g Carbohydrates for 1 cup
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/26?manu=&fgcd=
Parmesan: 7.89g carbohydrates for 1/4 cup
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/32?manu=&fgcd=
Cream cheese: 9.23g carbohydrates for 8oz
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/17?manu=&fgcd=
Egg: 0.72g carbohydrates for 2 large eggs
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/112?manu=&fgcd=
This would be a low carb pizza, for sure, and I am going to give it a go, but I would recommend changing the title as many people will get screwed up. A lot of people are trying to remain low carb or even stay in a state of ketosis and something like this that actually has carbohydrates (all from sugars, too, none coming from dietary fiber) they could get overly zealous and consume more than necessary.
joanne
i am pretty sure she meant carbs in the starch meaning i.e complex carbs.
elizabetnh
you are right about saying how many carbs. You do not eat the whole pizza in a sitting
James
It's absolutely low carb. Theres no carb in cheese. Non in eggs. very little in tomato sauce.
Brittney Dillinger
Ah, yes there is. All dairy products have carbohydrates due to the lactose (sugars found in milk).
Mozzarella: 2.25g Carbohydrates for 1 cup
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/26?manu=&fgcd=
Parmesan: 7.89g carbohydrates for 1/4 cup
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/32?manu=&fgcd=
Plus, the cream cheese and eggs have carbohydrates.
Cream cheese: 9.23g carbohydrates for 8oz
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/17?manu=&fgcd=
Egg: 0.72g carbohydrates for 2 large eggs
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/112?manu=&fgcd=
Rosemary
thanks for adding these, it would have taken me ages to work it all out. so cheers
Kate
Get the walden farms basil and tomato sauce. Ive used it to make my own pizzas with pita bread and its on point! The sauce has ZERO carbs. So that right there cuts out alot of carbs that everyone is complaining about. I'm excited to make this!!
Kaitlin
This pizza was absolutely incredible! I used 1/3 fat cream cheese and had to leave it in for about 27 minutes to get golden brown but it was excellent. Would definitely make again! Thank you for the recipe!
Kimberly Taylor
I would like to follow along with you on removing the additives, GMO, and living on REAL honest to goodness plants and vegetables. I want to get to the point where me and my family can live off the land. Grow/harvest our foods. My husband is diabetic so I have to do this for us both. It will take a while. But, bring it on; we can do this! Along with your pizza. :o)
Farm living will be ours soon.
Thanks.
Shoot for the stars, so when you float to the moon you're still above the clouds!!!
Kim Taylor
Bianca
this is an excellent idea I've been craving pizza. Definitely going to have to try it. But will have to make some adjustments and eat a very small portion because it is not completely carb free.
I do suggest changing the name to low-carb not no-carb
just in the crust alone the cream cheese, being full fat is 1 carb per oz
eggs also have carbs and garlic powder is EXTREMELY high in carbs. Fresh garlic would be an excellent adjustment to the recipe since it has way fewer carbs than garlic powder does.
James
Where do you get your information? Fat does not equal carbohydrates.
Janette
This sounds pretty interesting! I think I'm going to have to try it out since I am trying to eat less carbs! Thanks for sharing!
Kristin
I'm a little disappointed b/c it's labeled as NO Carb, but has almost 20 (more if you use the amount of sauce required) carbs...Should be low carb recipe...maybe.
Deb
I've noticed several individuals making a comment about it's not no carb.
The recipe title doesn't say NO CARB, it says ALMOST NO CARB. That makes a difference.
Lee
id like to try making your no carb pizza but I'm unable to do dairy from cow and sheep. Would you have any suggestions for me?
Saya
Not that this isn't on the healthy side, but it definitely has carbs. Maybe "low carb pizza"?
Parth P
Any way to make this without using eggs?
Linda
The "Somercize Plan" is actually called Food Combining, and it's been around way longer than Suzanne has. It actually works, if you can stick to it, and if I were you, I'd check out books at the library that actually call it what it is.........food combining.
Jacq
Awesome recipe - I have made it - tastes great! But - it isn't no carb - it is low carb as long as you control your portion 🙂 Every ingredient has carbs in this recipe - all cheese, eggs and spices have carbs. So would the tomato sauce 🙂 Still a great recipe 🙂
Sarah
Firstly, fruits and veggies are part of the carbohydrate family. Carbohydrates are the main energy source for our bodies (that's why you feel exhausted and crappy on a low-carb diet). Our bodies use proteins to build and repair muscles and carbohydrates as a primary source of fuel.
Secondly, I plugged in the ingredients for this and it's wicked high in calories for even just a small serving. I mean, it's basically just a big pan of cheese... I do not understand how anyone could think this was healthy. I mean, just be sensible about portion control and have a slice of regular pizza once in a while...
amanda
When on a low carb diet, one may subtract fiber and certain other carbs to get the net carb total. The main part of low carb dieting is avoiding sugars and starches. I've lost a substantial amount of weight using this method, and the most important reason I chose this diet was the fact that counting calories was not part of it. I enjoy rich flavorfull foods. Unfortunately most fruits are out due to the high fructose content, but vegetables are mainly fibers. It's a lifestyle choice and a trade off. To each his own, so you diet your way and we'll go ahead and diet ours. 😉
Yolanda
Mmmm......looks and sounds delish. I'm making it for supper tonight. Can't wait! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Stacy
I am curious as to the calories content and carb content. Tomato sauce has carbs.
Sarah
It isn't as high in carbs as real pizza, but it is high in fat. Very high.
Natalie
I'm not following any carb-free plans, yet I would still LOVE to eat that pizza. It looks crazy good!
Save me a slice 🙂
Martcia
I made this last night and my husband loves pizza and he loved this one. Thanks for sharing
RobinJeanne
Also I cooked the crust about twice as long as they sugest so it would be crisp and it almost was. I was able to pick it up with my hands though still a little droopy, I cook it longer maybe 30 minutes next time.
RobinJeanne
There is about 4 carbs per slice (out of 8)... but still 4 in comparison to 18..... I just made it tonight and it was good. I'm think of doing something sweet with it.... like cinnimon danish with nutra sweet......
Carrie
Ummm just went through the entire grocery store only to find out that there's no such thing as no carb cream cheese. Full fat cream cheese that you suggest to use has 16grams of carbs for 8oz which is what your recipe calls for. SO DISAPPOINTED. Did anyone whose made this read the nutrition facts on the cream cheese??
Cheryl
I have been using this recipe for years. My favorite topping is pesto, spinach, tomatoes, fresh garlic, spinach, fresh mozzarella, and sausage.
Lakisha
My six year old gave the pizza a thumbs up. I was concerned I made the crust wrong because it was very loose. I poured it on a silpat and it still got stuck. The good news is I can have my pizza cravings fed. Do you have the nutritional info?
Kelly
Personally, in my studies, there is no scientific evidence that only eating certain kinds of foods together is necessary. Actually, certain ingredients aid in the absorption of other ingredients, so eating a mixed amount of carbs, fat, and protein is ideal.
If you want to cut simple carbs such as refined sugar, go for it. Where I would worry is the lack of whole grain which has fiber and b-vitamins.
Although the pizza looks delicious, it wouldn't be something that would be a "healthy" option. You could probably create a really yummy buckwheat pizza crust, or a pizza crush using alternative flours like quinoa and so on. Then using less cheese and focusing more on fresh veggies and a homemade marinara.
However, another thing to consider, if you don't eat pizza very often at all, regular pizza won't kill you. But, if looking specifically for a healthy option pizza, you should try the suggestions above.
sarah
Actually, if you read her books she does back it up with her doctor that did a ton of research on not combining. As to the whole grains; we get plenty, I start off with oatmeal, cream of wheat, grape nuts or shredded wheat. I also enjoy whole durum wheat pasta, I just pair it with a yummy filled vegetable marinara sauce. Its a healthy eating plan that does work and doesn't deprive you.
peggy bennett
There are some of us who can't do grains because of health reasons. I bought my blood sugar numbers to normal and cured insulin resistance by cutting grains out and lo and behold I found out that they are high glycemic and what has been making me very sick for a long time- I eat grains and I'm sick and sleepy. I eat new potatoes and beans for my carbs and I have the most energy I've had in twenty years . My cholesterol numbers and all vitamin panels are normal so obviously the fat isn't hurting me. Fat keeps blood sugar from rising too much. I eat tons of fresh veggies too. I believe it's the trans fats like margarine and Crisco as well as highly processed oils and factory farmed meat that are bad for you when it comes to fat.
patty
This pizza turned out so darn good, I cant wait until next weekend to have it again!! I used shredded parmesan cheese instead of grated by accident and it's the only way I will make it from now on!! I used about 3/4 cup. I found the sugar free Ragu with no problem. So yummy!! THANKS FOR THE RECIPE!!
Kimberly Grabinski
Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it! And that's an interesting tip to use shredded parmesan, maybe I will try that!
Mandy
Do you have the nutrition info for this pizza?
Kathy
I was pleasantly surprised with how good this turned out. I divided the recipe in half and used a glass pie plate. Having to give up pizza is the toughest of all. This recipe is better than most gluten free recipes!
As for the sauce...I've been making my own for years and just as easy as opening a store jar sauce. Get a 28oz can of Tomato Purée (get the good kind). It is very low in sodium and sugars and is nice and thick. You can add dried Italian seasoning blend, garlic and sea salt to taste and simmer while you cook the rest. Use fresh herbs if you want to make it better but dried is very good. I add some EVOO when I'm making this for pasta sauce but no oil needed for pizza since the cheese adds enough fat. Enjoy!
Connie
You don't use fennel in your sauce? Fennel is the main ingredient that makes pizza sauce taste like pizza sauce. Without it you have nothing more than marinara.
Nancy
I would love to know what kind of cheese has no carbs and stop has flavor, not to mention the pepperoni, sauce, eggs, etc. While this may be low in calories, I doubt it has zero carbs!
Randi
Cheese usually has less then 1g carbs per serving. Eggs have .5g carbs per whole egg and pepperoni has 0g carbs per serving. It is not CARB FREE, it is LOW in carbs.
Andrew
Most cheeses do. What planet are you from?
MC
All cheese has none or very little carbs.
Denise
Getting carbs from unprocessed things like cheese and fruits is 100% better for you than getting carbs from process foods like bread ect. And yes you CAN get unprocessed cheese.
Kristin
I made this last night and my husband and we loved it. He has been trying for years to loose weight and he now has more options. Thank you for posting this and your other ideas too.
Sally
I made this it was delicious.
Shari
Cheese and eggs, pepperoni and sausage have 0 carbs. C'mon people...I'm making this now and cant wait to try it...I am currently on Atkins. I will let you know what I think...and
thanks for the recipe!
Danielle
Have you heard of Trim Healthy Mama? It is similar to the Suzanne Sommers diet. I have done both and find them both effective and less painful and more balanced than other approaches. There are a lot of people currently don't the Trim Healthy Mama plan, you should look into it!
Kimberly Grabinski
I haven't but I'll look it up, thanks for the info!
Melanie
I really like the recipe just wondering if cooking it longer would make the crust crispier? Any advice on how to get a more crispy crust?
Marianne
this isnt carb free, half the pizza is half your days allowance on induction
M. DuBois
I would like to print this recipe!
Sherrill
I want to print out the recipe, but I don't want to print out all the following .
Can you help ? Thanks.
Victoria
This is NOT carb free. Eat the whole thing and that's 20 carbs gone. I think you should read the atkins book and you'll learn cheese, eggs and tomato sauce DO contain carbs! This is a low carb pizza but no way carb free.
JJ
Are you gonna eat the whole pizza?!?!?!? Come on now, its a great recipe, no need to hate.
Victoria
Obviously not but it's described as being carb-free when it's not.
Vicky Lee
No need to rage about it. You could always be polite and rational when leaving a comment. This is why men think women are hysterical creatures. At least you managed to hold back enough to not use caplocks on every letter.
It's also extremely important to remain polite when you have your photo plastered next to your posts.
If you want my advice, play around with your own ingredients. The packages on my cheese and tomato sauce say zero. Try different brands if you're not happy with your current choice. That's something you have to fix yourself.
Gena
Anyone who's following a no carb diet would know that this is low carb, and its a sommersize recipe... Which allows you to at cheese and eggs.. So relax
Marianne
sommersize? did you make that up? it is half your allowance on induction and whoever wrote it is carb free is stupid
tried it
I tried this. It was good. I think I put too much cayenne pepper and I was not crazy about the strong oregano taste, will go easier on that next time. I cooked the crust longer than 17 minutes (30 min) and at about 365°. It did have crispiness to it but the consistency, as mentioned in previous comments, is like a thin layer of quiche, quite eggy. It was good, next time I will use veggy toppings along with the mozzarella and Pepperoni's. This was a trial run, my husband liked it, he said it was a nice "snack" lol....he missed the bread I think.
Laurie
This was super good! As others have commented, this pizza is not carb free but based on the tomato sauce and cheese I used, plus pepperoni and mushrooms, if I divided this pizza into four servings, each serving would have 5-6 g of carbs. Papa John's pepperoni and mushroom pizza has 37g of carbs in just one slice!
Jaime Payne
I am confused with how this can be carb free. This is the information I got from Calorie Count http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php for just the crust:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 374 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1,108
Calories from Fat 899
Total Fat 99.9g
Saturated Fat 60.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 617mg
Sodium 1315mg
Total Carbohydrates 10.9g
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 46.7g
Nutrition Grade C
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
This is not Carb Free. Even when divided by 10 servings, the crust alone comes out to 1.1 g carbs.
Nancy
I made this tonight and it was awesome but not a zero carb pizza. Mine came out to 10 carbs. 1 block of cream cheese is 8 grams then you have Parmesan and mozzarella and the tomato sauce/marinara... and eggs...
Tess
Parm, Mozarella and eggs are all 0 carbs. The only things adding carbs would be cream cheese and the marinara sauce...
Victoria
Untrue, there are carbs in cheese and a medium egg has 0.6 carbs! Recipes like these are the reason people complain low carbing doesn't work for them because they really have no idea how many carbs they are consuming and they just overload on low carb foods, taking them over their limit. I know labeling a recipe as "no carb" is a surefire way to get visitors (thanks Google) but it's irresponsible and whoever made that choice should know better.
Karen
Made this tonight. Oh, wow. My toppings were Italian sausage, red peppers, onion, mushroom, mozz and pepperoni. My husband won't stop picking at it. So so good!! Thank you.
Denise Smith
I was wondering can you use reduced fat cream cheese in this recipe also? I already have it in the house and could make everything right now! Thank you for this recipe. I love pizza and didn't want to cut it completely out of the house.
Kim
I don't know for sure. I think maybe low-fat doesn't fully blend as well but worth a shot? I can't imagine it would be too bad.
let us know!
bravegirl
I've done this same crust for a Mexican casserole--you just use salsa, and layer whatever Mexica condiments you want--jalepenos, cheeses, etc.
Gaz
Hi I am going to try this tonight (on Atkins and housemate just made a pizza and now I REALLY want one! LOL) but you didn't say how much pepper in the crust or Garlic Powder you used (in both)? Is there a standard measurement I am unaware of? 🙂 I would guess at like a teaspoon for each but confirmation would be nice. Don't want to ruin it! LOL
Thanks
Angela
I made this tonight and put it all into myfitnesspal.com under the recipe settings. I did not use the Ragu sauce, so my sauce had more carbs. Since I'm not an Atkins follower, this doesn't terribly upset me. Using the ingredients I did, when cut into 8 pieces, each serving is 175 calories. Not bad for pizza! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
xo,
A
Kim
Thanks so much for the feedback!!!!
Angela
You're very welcome!
Angela
You're very welcome!
Priscilla White
I just made the pizza and it was amazing!! This will be a favorite of mine for years to come :}
Kim
Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
Jen
This recipe was delicious and will be a staple in our lo/no carb arsenal. I used sausage and turkey bacon for toppings.
Kim
Thanks for letting me know!
Sandra
Hi Kim,
I am on induction......Do you have anymore low carb recipes I can have on induction.
Thanks
Kimberly Grabinski
Sandra,
I'm not sure about the ins and outs of induction but you can see my full recipe archive here: http://theysmell.com/i-said-so/recipes/
Thanks!
Ana
Does anyone know roughly how many servings this yields?
Kim
I guess it depends upon the appetite. You can get 3-4 services for normal appetites but I swear one time I ate half the tray myself.
Naomi
what seasonings did you add to your Ragu Sauce?
Naomi
ha ha. nevermind I see them in the recipe. I swear I am aging faster and faster these days. 🙂
Kim
LOL it's ok!
Roxie
Cheese has no carbs, I always use cream cheese that has less than 1carb not sure about the sauce... My daughter is type 1 diabetic and I can tell you that most all cheeses and types of cheeses have 0 carbs or very close to 0
Elisa
Tried this recipe and it was delicious! I accidentally added 1cup of Parmesan and used Prego 100% Natural Italian Heart Smart Traditional and then double the recipe. I put it on a cookie sheet(15slices). I track the nutritional value, so for 1 slice of this pizza(appox): Calories 237, 2 carbs, 15 fat, protein 18, sodium 489. I got my pizza fix and low carbs and it was yummy! Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
Kay-M
This recipe is very misleading - how can you claim this has NO Carbs? At the very least, the cream cheese, marinara sauce and Mozz cheese ALL have carbs!
Anonymous
Cheese has no carbs actually. You might be confusing it carbs with fat.
Anonymous
Most cheese, not all, has less than 1 gram of carbs for the entire block (which includes cream chz) and if you had read the recipe, she does note towards the bottom that it is hard to find a sauce with no sugar added, but it is possible. So I suppose she could re-name it to LOW carb pizza as not to upset you, but I'm pretty sure most people don't get upset over their entire pizza having less than 10 carbs as compared to a normal pizza.
Jessica
Most people, yes, but then again most people don't make low carb pizzas!
I'm following a Keto diet and even 3 carbs here or there will add up and create problems :/ How did she find cream cheese with no carbs? The brands I found at the store ranged from 1-3g of Carbs per serving (there are 8 servings in an 8oz. package). what gives?
Lori
We have a saying in the IT industry; you can have it fast, cheap or good-pick 2. It applies to food as well. If you care about your health, don't buy pre-shredded cheeses and canned pasta sauce. Between the added sugars and chemicals you're set for cancer, diabetes and heart-disease. Real cooking is simple and fun,
Use organic drained & peeled tomatoes, a splash of olive oil, salt & oregano in a blender for sauce (other herbs as you prefer). Buy block parmesan and either Horizon Organic cream cheese or make your own: http://chickensintheroad.com/cooking/homemade-cream-cheese-so-easy-a-child-could-make-it/ . Voila! 0 carbs.
Mona
Tried this today and it was good! Husband is on Adkins so it was a treat him. Thank you!
Tara
FABULOUS! I've been seeing this (and similar recipes online). I was unsure how it would turn out but every website would have DOZENS of rave reviews. Well add one more. It was DEE-LISH. Mine did turn out a little to fragile to hold but I couldn't get over how "bread-like" it tasted. Definitely had the mouthfeel and FLAVOR. Also VERY filling.
Megan
Delicious! We had this last night and not only did it taste good, but it was very filling!
mary
So does the crust on this pizza taste like a crust or is it mushy..........it looks delicious but interested in how the crust turns out?
Thanks
me
super high in fat! dumb how about eating balanced meals and having pizza on the rare without guilt instead of clogging arteries with extra fat.
Kim
Fat does not clog arteries. Hydrogenated oils and trans-fats do but cheese and eggs do not. This is a myth the diet fad industry has been spreading for decades. Notice all the the processed "low-fat" foods with chemical ingredients and then look at how our obesity rates have gone UP, not down. Our food culture participates in a campaign of misinformation.
anna
she's right, though. if you want pizza - have a slice of pizza on occasion.
sure, cheeses and eggs are far from the worst fat that you can have, but eating essentially cream cheese and mozz cheese for three meals is also pretty far away from a healthy meal. one slice of pizza alongside of some salad or a cup of soup really is the better choice here, isn't it?
this looks delicious, and it does seem worth trying, i'm just saying this is really more another form of pizza, not a pizza replacement.
Kim
Not to mention the people who simply can't have the carbs due to medical conditions.
Linda
Oh my, for some reason the added fat lowers cholersterol ! I lost 70 pounds on Atkins and prior to the diet was a medical nightmare.. After all was said and done, eall my numbers annd BMI went to almost perfect.. The doctor said while he should say nothing good about Atkin's he could say how great the results were.
CH
Absolutely delicious!
madison
This isn't a no carb pizza, it is a LOW carb pizza
Pat Storozuk
I have to admit that I was really skeptical about this recipe as I am a pizza lover and there is nothing better than a really good crust, but this was really good! Thumbs up! Thank you!
Nikki
I have made this a few times and really enjoy it. My husband says it reminds him more of a lasagna than a pizza. I plan on trying to put some crumbled sausage that our family just ground up and seasoned earlier this week.
nope
Tomatoes and cheese both have a lot of carbs.
annie
cheese has zero carbs, plain tomatos a small amount
Toni Marie Caravello Feimer
I love love love pizza but hate all the carbs bloating me up with a carb face. When we are on Atkins years ago, we used to order a huge sicilian pie and sit at the pizza parlor eating the cheese and sauce off the top. People thought we were nuts... but we were THIN. Now, I can have pizza and NOT worry about the carbs with the recipe. Thanks
Stacey
I have made this several times when my husband and I want the taste of pizza. It is really good....I prefer this over fast food pizza. All in moderation folks!
Angela
Look up the recipe for a cauliflower pizza crust. It's delicious, more crust like, and lower in fat. It involves shredding cauliflower, mixing with Italian herbs, garlic, mozzarella, and an egg. To make up for all. The cheese in the crust you can go really light over the toppings. Delicious, healthy and low carb. Win-win people!
Alison
All of you need to look up the science behind a low carb diet, obviously. Yes, it is high in fat. But, fat does not make you fat, carbohydrates do. The creator of the South Beach diet (low carb diet that eventually re-introduces "good carbs" into your diet) originally created the diet for heart health and it eventually caught on as a weight loss fad. Any type of pizza should not be eaten in excess and this recipe applies to the same principal. I've done low carb several times in the past few years and have had profound success losing weight and keeping it off. I've eaten food worse and fattier than this liberally.
cali
WTF. This is cheese on cheese. Ahem, fat on fat. Dumbest thing to put in your body since the fried twinkie. Good luck losing the pounds by piling on pounds of cheese.
Kat
Oviously you dont know what you are talking about cali... FAT DOESNT MAKE YOU FAT! SUGAR DOES... AKA carbs etc. thats what your body breaks it down into and spends most of its time getting rid of instead of fat, but when you eliminate sugar and carbs your body can burn fat like its supposed to. Fat is not bad for you. It helps you.
O
So this recipe is low carb, but it is high fat. I understand that it may be a good option for diabetes, but it seems silly for people who are simply trying to cut carbs to lose weight. People need to learn how to just make better choices, like perhaps a thin crust pizza with light cheese and lots of veggies. It's a much healthier way of thinking than cutting out an entire macronutrient.
Jessi
You really shouldn't say this is a no carb pizza. There are carbs in it. The cheeses (cream cheese - 6g, mozzarella cheese - 2g-4g, parm - 1g) all have carbs.
Kellady
I was thinking the same thing, Jessi!
Sharon
You are a Genius! Just started Somersizing 2 days ago and have already lost 2lbs. Thanks to you I eon't feel deprived when my hubby and kids order pizza on Friday night.
Shannon
I'm on a low-carb bariatric surgery diet and I tried this last night- it was FANTASTIC! I really felt like I had an actual slice of pizza for the first time in many months. Thank you so much!!
Stacey
Had this tonight, It was delish! Will definetly make this again!
Lois
This was the best!!!! My son is a diabetic and he thought this was the greatest!! He ate 3 huge pieces. We put peppers and mushrooms. If you like pizza this is the BOMB!!!!
Silvia
I just made this pizza tonight--it's awesome. I cooked the crust almost 40 minutes until it was crispy. Then made a combo pizza with mini pepperoni, black olives, anchovies, onion. It came out amazing. 11 grams of carbs for 1/4 of the pizza. Totally worth it. Satisfied my craving for pizza. Thanks for posting the recipe! Made in an 11 x 13 glass baking dish.
Erica Rebman
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! My husband is doing the carb diet for a work contest and he was craving pizza so bad!! We love pizza and have it about once a week so this really saved him!! It is so delicious I might just make it for everyone sometimes!! 🙂
Amy Earhart
My daughter is on the Ketogenic diet and has been for 2 years!!! This will work splendedly for her!!!! I can't wait to make it for her!!! Thank you
Crys
So I've been doing a low carb/ low sugar diet since April due to a medical problem,and I have done quite well and feel better than I have in a very long time. I understand to some people it does not seem logical to eat more fats than grains but If done correctly you do eat more veggies and and fruits and better foods. Its not like low carbers only chew on lard, fat and animal by products. With that beibg said ; Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Yes there are some carbs in this but your body needs some carbs to function. Thank you for posting this! you have helped be fight my cravings for another day. And keep the low carb food suggestions coming.
Chasity Haynes
I had a time with my pizza i thought it was kinda a waste of money I followed the instructions step by step i let the pizza crust cook for 17 mins and cool for 10 mins before toppings when I went to go eat the pizza the crust was still not cooked all the way... I rather just not eat pizza
Edie
How much garlic powder did you use? I don't see a measurement for that so I assume it's "to taste."
Thanks. I'm looking forward to making this for my family.
Sharyn
This is actually easier and (if you catch a sale) cheaper to make! My oldest, who is 15 and very picky about his pizzas, begged me to make another one. I did not use the casserole dish but a regular pizza pan. The crust is still soft, but it's amazing!!
Kelly
Just made this and it was delish!
gj
I found it very amazing, if you've been on low carbs for any length of time you gladly welcome pizza! Yes it's not zero carbs but it's fabulous. Regardless of all the complaing. Thanks for taking the time to share this to those of us that appreciate a new meal!
Sylvia
Sounds good. Although it def. lower carb than tradional pizza, dairy products have carbs so this is not NO CARB. ;*)
Nance
I just made this and it was oh sooo good!! Topped it off with lots of veggies and my husband loved it!!! He didn't even miss the bread! Def will do it again! Thanks
amy
Thank you (and my Pinterest friends) for posting this recipe! My husband has been lo-carbing it for about a year, and his one downfall is always craving pizza. I started Atkins about 3 wks ago, and I will def. be making this recipe this week! And I'll also use some of the tips from below (like cooking on a pizza stone and using the crust base for additional recipe ideas).
jum
Eggs are fat and so is the cheese how about you try a really thin crust and some nice cheese and have a bit less pizza and enjoy a REAL pizza and skip the low carb bullshit that will eventually give you all gallstonea...
Carin
I'm sorry that you still believe in conventional wisdom but fat is actually good for you! Eggs, good! Fat, good! Why don't YOU cut the bullshit and cut out grains! they're the real problem today. Too many grains/carbs/sugars whatever, is bad for your body and is not how we are supposed to sustain ourselves.
Melanie
First WOW it was delicious! My kids demanded MORE! Second its not a NO carb 🙁 big sad face, BUT it is a really really good LOW carb pizza 😀 huge happy face! It has 7g of carbs per quarter. BUT its still amazing and can be eaten on a low carb diet! Can't wait to try it again. OH and three if you like a crispy crust try using a baking stone instead of glass or aluminum, I used a Pamper Chef bar pan and it made it crispy! Thanks for the super yummy recipe!
RumpyDog!
Found ya on Pinterest! This sounds so unusual that I gotta try it!
Amber
I was really hoping this didn't have eggs in it, it was almost perfect for my sister who has allergies to eggs and wheat (and tons of other things)
Jess
The hubs has an egg allergy too. :/ I'm stumped on how this could be substituted. 🙁
Melanie
What about something from this website.... lots of great egg subs, hopefully you can find something that will work!
http://www.egglesscooking.com/egg-substitutes/
BH
I was thinking the same thing Ruth. Also, I know this does not say this, but just because it hardly has any carbs, does not automatically make it healthy(which this was not claimed to be:) But think about your ingredients and toppings, what you are putting on there can be high in sodium, cholesterol and trans and saturated fats. All things that can out way the cost of consuming carbs. Just because something is low in carbs does not necessarily make it good for you. Just wanted to throw this out there:-)
Ruth
Just so you know, this is not ZERO carbs. Cream cheese has some carbs, and all tomato sauce is going to have some carbs. Mozzarella cheese may or may not have any carbs. This would be what I would call Low Carb Pizza. Just sayin.
Kolae
cheese has no carbs ruth. Full cream cheese also has no carbs look on the back of the boxes. Also, I found a pizza sauce with 2% carbs which is very little. It is true it doesn't have carbs no meal really does but it might as well have no carbs. Try not to be a know it all it looks bad. As for this Pizza it was great!
Kolae
sorry it DOES have carbs but very little,
Mary Ellen
Made this tonight for my boyfriend who is on the atkins diet..he absolutely loved it!!! this "crust" base opened my mind to many different new recipes I can make him..thanks a bunch!! We will be making this again..and very soon!
Nancy Bartlett
sounds great can hardly wait to go to the store to get everything. Thanks for sharing.
Stacey Caufield
We eat this pizza bi-monthly and just love it. It is one of the meals that my husband, kids and I never tire of! Fantastic!
Mandy
I made this last night and I could not have been more pleased. My husband was very skeptical saying that I should have just got a whole wheat crust instead so that I wouldn't screw it up! However as soon as he tried it he was incredibly impressed. I did make a few changes in that I doubled the crust and used 1/3 less fat cream cheese. Also the San Marzano pizza sauce has very minimal sugar and tastes great too. With part skim mozzarella and pre cooked and crumbled turkey sausage, I had a delicious dinner ready in no time flat with a family of boys as pleased as ever! Thank you so much 🙂
Terry
I just made this! I cooked "the crust" for 22 minutes....would definitely cook a little longer next time. Also I found if you let the pizza cool down a little before you cut into it., that helps to keep it "firm". But it tasted AWESOME!! Definitely curbs your pizza cravings and filling too!!! By my calculations the whole pizza has 29 carbs in it 🙂 I cound not find marinara sauce with no sugar in it, I used sbarro's......30 carbs in the whole jar and you only need 1/2 (if that) for this pizza!! My mozz cheese had 8 carbs and the cream cheese had 16 total!! Delicious!!!!
gail
the thing is- it's not NO carb... it's got carbs - just LOW carb... i hope your readers are not fooled and think it's really no carb - anything with cheese and tomato sauce has carbs - just low.
Theresa
BTW, Walmart generic pizza sauce has no sugar :0)
Thanks for the great pizza recipe!
Liz
Just made this, better then normal pizza!! SO excited to try this again, and again. My 3 yr old daughter loved it and I feel great feeding it to her.
Lauren
This is an amazing recipe! I have to admit, I was skeptical at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. I made a buffalo chicken pizza with Frank's wing sauce (0 carbs!), spinach and sharp cheddar, and it was just like regular pizza.
gemie
This was FAnTASTIC!!!!! I used tomato slices instead of sauce and hamburger onion and pepperoni on one half and feta, olive and spinach on the other. We LOVED it!!!!
leah- diaries of a domestic goddess
I totally bookmarked this! I am going to try it!
Leslie
AMAZING!! I added some banana peppers and it was perfection! My Little boy even liked it. Its definitely something I'll make again. Ill cook the crust a bit longer next time so its crispier but this is delicious!
Amy
I love this...I just made it for our "hockey snack" everyone gave it two thumbs up....thank you soooo much for sharing this...I saved a few pieces for lunch tomorrow 🙂
Rachel
So excited about this! I have it cooking in the oven right now and cannot wait to take a bit! Being low carb is HARD to do especially being a low carb college student! This recipe is letting me be able to eat my favorite foods still! I added a little bit of Bacon to the pizza for a little something extra 🙂
kristen
Great recipe! Cream cheese and mozzarella my favs! I'm so excited to try out that "crust"! I've been making squash pizzas. Another great pizza cheat and you might like it if you want a "crisper" crust experience. Just slice some yellow squash lengthwise. oil it and grill it or saute until golden brown. Put in ungreased baking pan and top with your sauce, cheese and toppings and bake at 400 until cheese it melted. Top with parm. Sooo good! Tastes like pizza! I'm addicted to it plus I get my veggies! 🙂
Lindsey
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I made it for my husband and myself today for lunch. It was delicious. I think I will cook my crust a bit longer next time to make it a little crispier 🙂
Jen
LOVE THIS! Posted a link to this page on my blog, wanted to make sure I gave you credit for the latest yummy dish I made!! Thank you!
eva
making marinara sauce is laughingly easy... just fry some diced onions, add minced garlic, basil, thyme, paprika, oregano and salt and add tomato paste, same amount of water and a bit of red wine. if you want it to have veggies you can add diced tomatoes and peppers, or carrot...
Kylah
She means that there is no bread. If you are on a carb free diet, like me, you can have cheese because it is dairy. Also cheese has like no carbs.. The most I have seen is 2g of carbs so read alittle bit more.
Anon
You should probably consider renaming this dish - cheese is made with milk, which is mostly carbs and marinara sauce with tomatoes which is pretty much ALL carbs. Just because there's no sugar added or processed carbohydrates doesn't mean that there aren't any carbs in this dish.
Alynn Reuter
I don't know where you got your carb facts from you need to go to a diabetic class if you think cheese is full of carbs
Anon
I didn't say that cheese is FULL of carbs, I was saying that cheese is not carb-free. No dairy products are carb-free because milk contains carbohydrates - that's what lactose = glucose + galactose, which are carbohydrates. Sure, cheese is more fat and protein than milk is, but that's besides the point. I'm just pointing out that it's misleading to name this recipe NO CARB when it actually does contain carbs. And tomato sauce is pretty much all carbs despite having no sugar added. For people who can't understand this concept, bread/pasta/rice are not the only things that are made of carbs - fruits are all carbs, veggies are varying amounts of carbs and sometimes protein, beans are high in protein but also high in carbs, etc.
Kylah
You can eat good carbs which are in cheese and fruits and veggies. No/ low carb diet is no grains.
Angie
I agree saying NO CARB is saying there arent any carbs to count. I count my carbs including the ones in my cheese and Eggs. I've seen people count the carbs in spices. So Low carb? Yes. Low glycemic? Yes. No carb? Heck no!
Melissa @ Crafting To Do
Thanks so much for the inspiration to make this http://craftingtodo.blogspot.com/2012/02/pizza-pizza-pizza.html ! I am now able to make gluten free pizza for my husband that we both like!! Thanks again!
Mommato3
Does anyone know the fat, calorie and all that count??
Elizabeth M
How much garlic powder should be used in the crust and for the pizza?
CHen
I hate to tell you this but cheese, eggs, and marinara sauce all have carbs in them. They may be trace amounts but they're still there.
Ellen
Of course they do, but they add up to next to nothing once mixed together and spread out. This pizza is like 1 net carb per slice, if that.
Elena
That is why it's called ALMOST no carb pizza
Susan
I just made this tonight and while delicious, I didn't do my carb count until after eating (shame on me...) - I found the lowest carb pizza sauce available and only topped with cheese and pepperonis, but the cream cheese added 24 carbs and since I ate about 1/4 of the pizza it definitely put me over the edge for my daily carb limit!! What brand cream cheese do you use to lower the carbs?!?
Ellen
What cream cheese are you using? The off-brand I have (block kind) has 2 cabs per 1 oz, serving, and 8 servings in the box. That's 16 carbs for the total block. Spread out and cut in to 24 slices, that's .67 carbs per slice.
Shayla
This pizza was Fabulous. My Husband and I are on our third week of a low carb diet. Pizza hit the spot. He was hesitant at first. But gobbled it up. I used Turkey sausage and Boars head Turkey Pepperoni. Thank you very much. This is a keeper
Kimberly B
I made this tonight... It was fantastic. Hubby went back for seconds. Delish!
Katie
Had this on pizza night and didn't miss the real thing! YUM! I used low-fat cream cheese & regular pizza sauce. It was good the next day cold for lunch too. Thanks for posting!
Julie
SO good! Next time i'll butter the pan like you said, i used foil instead! lol, oh well, still tastes great!
Christina
This sounds great! I can't wait to try it. I'm doing weight watchers though and have to figure out how to calculate the points for the dish. Any ideas?
Lauren
I am doing weight watchers as well and I put it into the recipie builder, added 1 cup of shredded part skim mozzarella cheese and one cup of sauce ( not sure if I will use the entire cup) turkey pepperoni with 24 pieces. Cut it into 24 pieces and it's 2 pts a piece! 2 pieces is 4 pts plus and 3 is six pts plus!!! So everything is the same except what I tweaked in the beginning of the post! Hope that helps!
Christina
Very helpful, Thank You!
Holly
I cooked the crust longer as suggested by Christina... instead of marinara sauce I made a roasted red pepper sauce(no carbs). I topped it with cut up homemade meatballs (minus the bread crumbs), onion and mozzerella cheese. YUM!!!!!!
Jessica
Holly, Could you share the recipe for the roasted red pepper sauce? Please and thank you!
Holly
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
3 whole Roasted Red Bell Peppers , seeded( you can roast your own or use jarred)
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1/2 cup Onion, finely diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
In a saucepan cook onion & garlic in olive oil until soft. Puree pepper's in blender or food processor. Add pepper puree to cooked onion & garlic. Add salt & pepper. Add heavy cream and stir to combine.
This was very good on the No Carb Pizza crust. I also added oregano to the crust mixture the last time I made it and it was really good! You can also use this sauce on Shirataki Pasta sprinkled with Parmesean Cheese!
Missy
Fyi, yr recipe sounds great but red peppers actually have more carbs than tomatoes. Ck this quick reference chart from the dietdoctor.com. you might as well use 1/2 cup on top of crust. Raos marinara is 3 grms net for 1/2 cup.
The average red bell pepper is 4.5 carbs. But I will try yr recipe it sounds yummy!! But also try Fathead Pizza Dough, its amazing, 4 carbs per 2 slices. Google it,
Fathead Pizza Dough
judy
just made it ..it was great!
DavetteB
Thanks for posting this - I had the Fast and easy book but it got lost in a move.
a scoop of plain protein powder in the crust might help tighten it up and still be low carb.
Christina
Great recipe! I have made it twice now and it is amazing, especially since we are on a low carb diet. It fulfills my pizza craving and really does taste just like pizza! I would suggest cooking crust the first time for at least 25 minutes and put it on the lower rack in the oven. The first time I made it, it was so soft and mushy (cooked at 17 minutes). Last night, I put it on the bottom rack and cooked it till the bottom was a dark golden color. It made it more bread-ish instead of quiche-ish. Thanks so much for posting this recipe...love it!!!
Angela
My husband lost 120 lbs by doing a low-carb diet and he really likes this pizza.
Mary
This is not no carb. All the different types of cheese used, as well as the marinara, has carbs. This is more of a low carb recipe. Still plan on trying.
Karla T
Thanks for posting this. We love Don Pepino's Pizza Sauce.
marion
This is not carb fee pizza 1/2 cup jarred marinara sauce* has carbs...
Brooke
It doesn't say it's carb-free...
Mel @ Trailing After God
Thank you! This is perfect for me. I don't want to just eat the toppings when we have pizza. I'm going to have to try this, though it sounds really odd 🙂
Blessings,
Mel
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Jenn
Yummy recipe, Kim!
Micah
I used way more mozzarella, came out well. Next time I will try 50/50 parmasian and the crust mixture, to try and firm it up. Still good though!
Diana
You are a wonderful soul!!! I too am on atkins and have been craving Pizza like CRAZY! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Kim
I hope you enjoy it!
honey
ITS AMAZING... BUT I JUST WANNA KNOW THE CALORIE .. AND IS THIS FATINING .. AS I AM ON DIET ..
ozzyisgod
this is so exciting! i have been on atkins since sept. 26th and have been doing just fine, accept like you i cannot stop thinking about pizza! this sounds so exciting and i am going to make it this weekend for sure. thank you so much for posting this. i miss pizza like no one's business!! lol
Amanda Ford
Can you use reduced fat Parmesan cheese?
Lutrell
I tried this recipe today on my lunch break, and it was really good. The crust is like a thin layer of quiche. If I were serving it to non-low carb eaters, I would call it a quiche pizza.
It definitely gets rid of any pizza craving you may have on a low-carb diet. It's not crispy, but other than that, it's delicious.
I wonder if you cooked it longer and on a metal pan, would you be able to brown the bottom to point of crispiness or at least a firmer bite. I may try that next!
Kim
Thanks for the feedback!
I'd love to know if you are able to make it crispier.
Amy
I am printing this one...going back on atkins this week and I love pizza too
Happi Shopr
Thanks for the great pizza recipe! Hubby and I loved it!
Angela
I just found this post and I am really excited about it. My husband and I are trying the no carb route and I was so depressed at first because I thought my days would be filled with tuna and eggs.
Thanks for posting this!
Kim
Good luck Angela, I'm interested to know if you like it as much as I do!
Angela
My husband and I love it! I'll be making it again soon! Thanks again for sharing.
Kim
Thanks for letting me know! It certainly is NOT good old-fashioned crusty pizza, but I found it does a good job of fulfilling the pizza cravings!
marlene
Hello,for some reason I can't find the "no carb" recipe for the crust part of this pizza ? It might be because I'm using my phone? Could someone repost the crust part?
Kim
INGREDIENTS:
1 (8 oz.) package of full fat cream cheese (room temp.)
2 eggs
Freshly ground black pepper
Garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350.
Butter a 9×13 baking dish
Blend cream cheese and eggs and season with pepper & garlic powder
Add parmesan cheese and stir until combined
Pour into buttered baking dish
Bake for 17 minutes or until golden brown
Let crust cool for 10 minutes before adding toppings
Lori
How long do you bake after toppings?? At what temp?
730 Sage Street
Approximately 8 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Sometimes I also use the broil option!
myra
Suzanne Somer's philosophy on combining foods is one that makes sense. I have her books, although I can't say that I follow it closely. But if I want to drop a couple pounds, it does work. As a rule, I don't eat "white". It just doesn't work after you've had kids. 🙂 My DH might like this pizza! Thanks for sharing!
Petite Mum
No way! I can't have pizza (or any meal, for that matter) without carbs!! Having said that, it looks nice and all, but I'd have to add carbs. lol
Jenna
That looks so delicious!
Jenn
That really doesn't sound bad...cream cheese is good in anything...I use it in my taco dip !
Nina
I had really good success somersizing before too. I need to go back to it as now I weigh more than I did before giving birth! 🙁 thanks for posting this. I have a few of her recipe books and it is an easy way of eating. I lent someone one of the books and they never gave it back. but I still have lots of good recipes and the web is a great resource. I think one of the best things was I ate good food. made my own ice cream, stuff like that. very unrefined, ya know?
Nina
I had really good success somersizing before too. I need to go back to it as now I weigh more than I did before giving birth! 🙁 thanks for posting this. I have a few of her recipe books and it is an easy way of eating. I lent someone one of the books and they never gave it back. but I still have lots of good recipes and the web is a great resource.
Amanda
It looks good, but my husband only likes crispy crust. Maybe I'll make it next time he's gone for me and the boys. Pizza is one of our weaknesses too. We hit the Old Forge pizza place near us weekly for their specials. It's awesome we can get Old Forge pizza now, and not have to visit the in laws in the process.
Kim
I totally prefer a pizzaria pizza. No doubt. But this one completely takes care of my pizza cravings.
That cracked me up about not having to visit your in-laws.
Shauna
Cook the crust a little longer it wiĺl be more on the crispy side. This is also good for lasagna "noodles" instead of pasta.
Shari
Cool tip, thank you!
Cindy
I just made it and it totally reminds me of lasagna. So good!
Kim
So glad you liked it!
Tamara B.
WOW, this recipe is awesome and I am stealing it : )
Not So Average Mama
That looks YUM!
Trish
Ooh, that sounds yummy. Anything with cream cheese sounds yummy!
Dara
Thanks so much for posting this. I had gastric bypass 5 months ago, and cannot eat any carbs. I've been craving pizza for weeks and finally found this recipe. Thanks again!
Kim
Thanks for letting me know are interested in trying it. Let me know too how you like it!
Penny
Would love to know the sodium amount as I just had a triple bypass and low sodium is on my eating plan.