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Sausage Florentine Pizza Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 13 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 28 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4

Description:

Indulge in the savory delight of our Sausage Florentine Pizza recipe! With a tantalizing blend of hot Italian sausage, earthy mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and vibrant spinach, this pizza promises to elevate your culinary experience to new heights. Baked to perfection and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, every bite is a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach
• 5 oz mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 pre-made pizza crust
• Pizza sauce

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a spacious skillet, sauté the hot Italian sausage, fresh mushrooms, and minced garlic until the sausage is impeccably browned, ensuring to crumble the sausage as it cooks to achieve an even texture.

2. Drain Excess Fat: Once the meat is cooked through, drain off any excess fat. For a lighter dish, use paper towels to pat the meat mixture and remove any residual fat.

3. Add Seasonings and Spinach: To infuse the meat mixture with irresistible flavor, add the pizza sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, chopped spinach, and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients and allow them to meld together deliciously.

4. Heat Through: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it’s heated through and the flavors have melded beautifully, creating a delectable sauce.

5. Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the pre-made pizza crust on a lightly greased baking sheet, ready to be adorned with the flavorful toppings.

6. Pre-Bake the Crust: Bake the pizza crust in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. This step ensures a crispy crust that perfectly complements the succulent toppings.

7. Layer the Toppings: Once the crust is pre-baked, spread the savory meat mixture evenly over the surface, ensuring that every inch is adorned with the delicious blend of sausage, mushrooms, and spinach.

8. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the meat mixture, ensuring that every bite is enriched with gooey, melty goodness.

9. Final Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbling, and the pizza is heated through to absolute perfection.

10. Serve and Enjoy: Once the pizza is baked to golden perfection, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a minute before slicing into delectable wedges. Serve hot and savor the irresistible combination of flavors in every bite.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 326.8
• Fat: 22.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.4g
• Cholesterol: 56.2mg
• Sodium: 992.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 10.6g
  • Fiber: 2.5g
  • Sugar: 2.4g
• Protein: 20.2g

Recipe Notes:

• For a healthier option, consider using turkey or chicken sausage in place of the hot Italian sausage.
• Customize your pizza by adding your favorite toppings such as sliced bell peppers, onions, or olives.
• Ensure the pizza crust is fully pre-baked before adding the toppings to prevent a soggy crust.
• Experiment with different cheese blends for a unique flavor profile. Try adding a sprinkle of Parmesan or Asiago cheese for an extra layer of richness.

Embark on a culinary journey with our Sausage Florentine Pizza recipe, and delight your taste buds with each delicious bite! Whether shared with family and friends or enjoyed as a solo indulgence, this pizza is sure to become a cherished favorite.