By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor Published May 06, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Palermo Villa has released a new product for those who’d prefer to enjoy pizza without all the carbs.

The new Screamin’ Sicilian Nothin’ But Toppings Pizza Bowls, now available in Kroger stores, aim to offer consumers the same, high-quality pizza experience expected from Screamin’ Sicilian without the crust.

The crustless bowls, which can be prepared in as little as four minutes using a microwave, are available in four varieties:

  • Pepperoni: Mozzarella, pepperoni, tomato sauce, red peppers and yellow onions. (27 grams of protein per serving).
  • Supreme: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni, red and green peppers, olives and yellow onions. (21 grams of protein per serving).
  • Italian Style Meatball: Meatballs, mozzarella, green peppers, onions and tomato sauce (23 grams of protein per serving).
  • Multi-Meat: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni, onion, ham and bacon (31 grams of protein per serving).

“Screamin’ Sicilian Nothin’ But Toppings TM Pizza Bowls are perfect for pizza lovers who are following a Keto-like diet or looking to cut carbs and enjoy a delicious pizza experience,” notes Nick Fallucca, chief product and innovation officer for Palermo Villa, Inc. “Loaded with premium ingredients, each bowl is high in protein and offers all the flavor of pizza without the crust.”

The new pizza bowls are available for a suggested retail price of $6.99 at Kroger-owned stores including Kroger, Mariano’s, Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market, Dillions, King Soopers, Fry’s, Fred Meyer and Ralph’s.

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor

As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.

Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.