Sausage, Pesto & Spinach Pizza
There's nothing better than a homemade pizza fresh from the oven! This recipe, complete with a crisp yet tender crust, is topped with sausage, pesto, and spinach, which are a perfect combination of pizza. Even for those who wouldn't say they love a spinach pizza, this is the one to make!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 396kcal
Ingredients
- 1 prebaked pizza crust
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- ½ lb ground pork
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp minced fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¾ cup chopped Cremini mushrooms
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Over medium heat, toast fennel seeds for 45 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add ground pork, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Brown mixture, breaking up with a wooden spoon. While the meat is browning, add thyme, parsley, onion, and garlic.
- Finish by adding the mushrooms and cook until the meat is evenly browned and the mushrooms have softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- To assemble the pizza, spread prepared pesto on the prebaked crust. Top with spinach, meat mixture, sliced mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and feta cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and beginning to bubble. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 396kcal
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