Tuscan Sausage Pizza
Tuscan Sausage Pizza
For an authentic Italian pizza that’s easy to make, look no further than Johnsonville®! This pizza recreates the simple pleasures of Tuscan cuisine with a delicious collection of ingredients. Johnsonville® Mild Italian Ground Sausage comes through with its own blend of herbs and spices to create a perfect Italian villa one bite at a time.
Ingredients
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1
package
(16 ounces) JOHNSONVILLE® All Natural Fresh Italian Mild Ground Sausage
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1
prepared pizza crust
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1
tablespoon
extra-virgin olive oil
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4
cloves
garlic, chopped
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1
medium
red onion, cut into thin strips
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1
package
(8 ounces) mushrooms, sliced thick
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1/4
cup
pesto
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1
cup
shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4
cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
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Chopped fresh basil, to garnish
REVIEWS
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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In a skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until sausage is browned and the internal temperature is 160°F; about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain if desired. Set aside.
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In the same skillet, cook and stir the onions, mushrooms and garlic in oil over medium heat until tender; 3-5 minutes.
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Spread pizza dough with pesto. Layer the sausage, onion mixture, cheeses and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
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Bake until the crust is crisp and cheese is bubbly; about 15 minutes.
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Sprinkle with basil.