Using a blender or immersion blender, combine the cottage cheese, marinara sauce and seasonings. Blend until this becomes a creamy cottage cheese mixture.

(If you're choosing to add veggies follow this step) In a non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the veggies of choice. Sauté until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

In an individual microwave-safe bowl or in oven-safe bowls, spoon in the cottage cheese mixture.

Layer the sautéed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and black olives over the pizza sauce. For an extra burst of flavor, you can sprinkle some extra Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and add turkey pepperoni on top of the Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl. Place the bowls in the microwave for 2 minutes or in the oven/the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes gooey and irresistible.

Remove the Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls from the heat, garnish with fresh basil leaves if using, and serve immediately.