Sausage, Red Bell Pepper and Spinach Pesto Pizza Recipe

Name: Sausage, Red Bell Pepper and Spinach Pesto Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Baby Spinach; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan; 1/4 cups Pine Nuts, Toasted; 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper; 1/2 cups Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Plus 1 Tablespoon, Divided; 1 whole Italian Sausage, Casing Removed; 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into Thin Sticks; 1 whole 12-inch Pre-made Thin Pizza Crust; 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella

Servings: persons

2 cups Baby Spinach
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan
1/4 cups Pine Nuts, Toasted
1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
1/2 cups Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Plus 1 Tablespoon, Divided
1 whole Italian Sausage, Casing Removed
1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into Thin Sticks
1 whole 12-inch Pre-made Thin Pizza Crust
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella

1
In a food processor, blitz the spinach, garlic, parmesan, pine nuts, and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
2
With the motor running, add the 1/2 cup oil in a thin stream until pesto-y.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet and add the sausage.
5
Break up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
6
Set aside.
7
To the pan, add the red pepper.
8
Add a little more oil if needed.
9
Throw a teeny dash of salt in there.
10
Grab your crust and evenly spoon the pesto over it.
11
Sprinkle a little cheese on top.
12
Then add some sausage.
13
Then some cheese.
14
Then some peppers.
15
Then more cheese.
16
Mommy.
17
Bake according to package directions (around 10 minutes), slice her up and eat the WHOLE THING.
18
Im kidding!
19
Not really.

491

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Baby Spinach, 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped, 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan, 1/4 cups Pine Nuts, Toasted, and more.

Yes, Sausage, Red Bell Pepper and Spinach Pesto 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.

Sausage, Red Bell Pepper and Spinach Pesto Pizza

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