Deep-Dish Italian Meatball Pizza Recipe

Name: Deep-Dish Italian Meatball Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 3/4 pound ground round; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs, toasted; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg white; 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese; 1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat provolone cheese, divided; 3 tablespoons chopped hot pickled pepper rings

Servings: persons

Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3/4 pound ground round
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs, toasted
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg white
1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
1/2 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat provolone cheese, divided
3 tablespoons chopped hot pickled pepper rings

1
Press pizza crust dough into bottom and up sides of a9-inch round cakepan coated with cooking spray. Coat dough with cooking spray (to help crust brown). Bake at 425u00b0 on bottom rack of oven for 10 minutes.
2
Drain spinach, and press between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Combine spinach and next 3 ingredients; stir well. Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and egg white, stirring well. Shape mixture into 12 meatballs. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add meatballs, and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Spread 1/2 cup Classic Italian Tomato Sauce over crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup provolone cheese, and pepper rings. Spread half of cheese mixture over tomato sauce. Arrange meatballs over cheese mixture. Spoon remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce and remaining cheese mixture around meatballs. Bake at 425u00b0 on bottom rack of oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup provolone cheese, and bake 5 additional minutes or until cheese melts. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable cooking spray, 1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, 3/4 pound ground round, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed, and more.

Yes, Deep-Dish Italian Meatball Pizza falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Deep-Dish Italian Meatball Pizza

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