Italian Loaf (Meat, Cheese and Olive) Recipe

Name: Italian Loaf (Meat, Cheese and Olive)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) portion refrigerated prepared pizza dough; 1 (10 ounce) packet frozen spinach, thawed and drained; 4 cups mozzarella cheese, grated; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 lb spicy pork sausage, browned; 1 (7 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained; ½ cup tomato sauce; 1 (3 ounce) packagesliced pepperoni; 1 teaspoon oregano flakes; 12 large pimento stuffed olives, cut in half; ½ teaspoon dried basil

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) portion refrigerated prepared pizza dough
1 (10 ounce) packet frozen spinach, thawed and drained
4 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 lb spicy pork sausage, browned
1 (7 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
½ cup tomato sauce
1 (3 ounce) packagesliced pepperoni
1 teaspoon oregano flakes
12 large pimento stuffed olives, cut in half
½ teaspoon dried basil

1
Preheat oven to 400F Unroll dough and cut off one-fourth of dough crosswise; set aside.
2
Line a greased 9 1/4x5 1/4x2 1/2-inch loaf pan with the large piece of dough.
3
Moisten the dough with water at corners and press.
4
to seal.
5
Place one-half of the cheese on the bottom of the dough and top with sausage.
6
Spoon tomato sauce over sausage and sprinkle with oregano and basil.
7
Combine spinach with egg and spread over tomato sauce.
8
Layer pimientos on top of spinach and top with remaining cheese.
9
Arrange the pepperoni on top of the cheese layer.
10
Top with olive halves.
11
Cover filling.
12
with reserved dough and crimp edges of dough to seal.
13
Cut slits in top of dough to allow steam to escape.
14
Bake 50 minutes or until crust is well browned (if crust browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil).
15
Allow to cool 10 minutes before removing from pan and cutting into slices.

649

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) portion refrigerated prepared pizza dough, 1 (10 ounce) packet frozen spinach, thawed and drained, 4 cups mozzarella cheese, grated, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Italian Loaf (Meat, Cheese and Olive) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Loaf (Meat, Cheese and Olive)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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