Spinach and Sausage Skillet Pizza

By Cookie67

Ingredients

• 1 15 - ounce can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 5 - 6 - ounce package baby spinach
• 1 pound frozen pizza or bread dough, thawed
• Olive oil
• 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained
• 6 -8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 1/2 to 2 cups)

Details

Adapted from midwestliving.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl whisk together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, the oregano, basil and crushed red pepper. Set aside.
Place spinach in a large microwave-safe bowl and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons water. Cover with a microwave-safe plate and microwave on 100% power (high) for 30 seconds. Continue cooking in 10 second intervals until just wilted. Remove and let stand for 2 minutes. Carefully remove plate. Transfer spinach to a sieve; press out excess liquid.

Brush a 12-inch cast-iron or other heavy oven-going skillet with olive oil; set aside. On a lightly floured surface roll dough to a 14-inch circle. Transfer to prepared skillet. Roll edges to form a rim. Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Spread tomato sauce mixture over dough and top with sausage and spinach. Top with mozzarella and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Place skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Transfer to a 475 degrees F oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese and crust are lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes. Using a spatula, slide pizza out of skillet to a large cutting board and cut into wedges.