Sausage, Spinach and Provolone Pizza

By contessawannabe

Ingredients

• cornmeal for the pan
• 1 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 links Italian sausage, casings removed (about 3/4 pound)
• 1 small bunch spinach, thick stems removed (about 3 cups)
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/3 pound thinly sliced provolone

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 425º F. Sprinkle a rimmed baking sheet with the cornmeal. Shape the dough into a 14-inch circle, using this method, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon of the oil and bake until puffed and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the spinach and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing, for 1 minute.
Top the partially cooked dough with the sausage mixture and cheese. Bake until the crust is crisp and the cheese has melted, 12 to 15 minutes.