Pesto Sausage Pizza Recipe

Name: Pesto Sausage Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 2 teaspoons sugar; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup fresh basil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup spaghetti sauce; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2 teaspoons sugar
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons oil, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Meanwhile, for pesto, place basil and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl. Add cream cheese and remaining oil; beat until smooth. Set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
4
Punch dough down. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Build up edges slightly.
5
Spread pesto over crust. Layer with spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, sausage mixture, mushrooms, olives and Monterey Jack cheese. Bake at 400u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 2 teaspoons sugar, 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Pesto Sausage 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.

Pesto Sausage Pizza

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