Description
A savory Italian-American pizza featuring flavorful turkey sausage, tender broccoli rabe, and a blend of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses atop a crispy homemade or store-bought pizza dough. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner or weekend treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- cornmeal or flour for dusting
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Meat and Vegetables
- 3 turkey sausages (about 12 ounces), casings removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheeses
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up so it helps create a crispy crust.
- Prepare Dough: On a lightly floured surface or a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal, roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch round shape.
- Cook Turkey Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage, breaking it into crumbles. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6–7 minutes, then remove the sausage and set aside.
- Sauté Broccoli Rabe: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the broccoli rabe, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the greens are wilted and tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Assemble Pizza: Lightly brush the pizza dough with olive oil. Evenly spread shredded mozzarella cheese over the surface. Scatter the cooked turkey sausage and sautéed broccoli rabe over the mozzarella. Dot the pizza with spoonfuls of ricotta cheese, then sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (onto the pizza stone if using) and bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve hot for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, blanch the broccoli rabe in boiling water for 1–2 minutes before sautéing.
- This pizza can also be cooked on a grill to add a smoky char to your crust and toppings.
- You can substitute turkey sausage with chicken sausage for a different twist.
- If you prefer a spicier pizza, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
