italian spinach pizza
Every Sunday, when we had company, my mother would whip this pizza together within minutes. My sisters and I would sit and watch, sometimes not so patiently, for it to come out of the oven. She would make a slightly different version of it every time, but it always started with spinach. Such wonderful memories and tasty recipes were passed down for all of us.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Depending on how you cut the slices, this Italian spinach pizza can be a hearty appetizer or a main dish. Using premade dough means anyone can prepare this. It reminds us of a large calzone since the bread forms a top and bottom crust. Stuffed inside is a wonderful mixture of spicy sausage, spinach, and just enough cheese to give it a nice cheese pull. The hot Italian sausage adds a zip without being too hot. If you prefer a less spicy sausage, substitute it with your favorite. Sprinkling a little Parmesan cheese and basil on top adds a little pop of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- - olive oil
- 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder with parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium plum tomatoes, optional
- 1 package sliced provolone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - basil and grated parmesan, for garnish
How To Make italian spinach pizza
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Step 1Cut the dough in half, then roll it out into a rectangle. -
Step 2Place on a cookie sheet rubbed with olive oil until ready to fill. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Step 3In a large skillet, brown the sausage.
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Step 4When the sausage is cooked, put a tablespoon of olive oil in the pan and saute the drained spinach. Add seasoning except for basil. If you want tomatoes in your recipe, add them now.
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Step 5Place half of the provolone cheese on the prepared bread, leaving about 1 inch perimeter around the edges.
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Step 6Layer the sausage and spinach mixture.
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Step 7Next, put the other half of the provolone.
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Step 8Top with grated mozzarella.
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Step 9Roll the other half of the dough and place it on top. Crimp the edges.
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Step 10Brush the top of the dough with olive oil. Sprinkle with basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Step 11Bake until the dough is golden brown, about 30 - 40 minutes. Let sit 5 - 10 minutes before slicing. Cut into 2-inch slices the short way and enjoy.
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