Sausage Spinach Pizza Recipe

By asally04

Nutrition Facts: 2 slices equals 314 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 729 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1 * 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 2-1/4 * 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 * 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 * 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
• 3/4 * 3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, thinly sliced
• 1 * 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 * 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 6 * 6 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

* In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the flour, oil, sugar, Italian seasoning and salt; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in Asiago cheese.
* Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-6 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
* Punch dough down; divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to two 12-in. pizza pans coated with cooking spray. Build up edges slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425° for 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
* Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place tomatoes in a food processor; cover and pulse until finely chopped.
* Spread tomatoes over crusts; layer with spinach, sausage and provolone cheese. Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until crusts and cheese are lightly browned. Yield: 2 pizzas (8 slices each).