Sausage, Red Bell Pepper and Spinach Pesto Pizza

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

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.
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Mommy.
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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.

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!