Italian Escarole Pizza

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound Italian pizza dough, thawed if frozen
• 1 head escarole, washed and chopped (about 12 ounces)
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 500°F.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
3. Add escarole and sauté until wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
5. Transfer the dough to a greased baking sheet.
6. Spread the escarole mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
7. Top with Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per slice (1/8 of pizza):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10 grams
• Saturated Fat: 4 grams
• Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
• Sodium: 400 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Protein: 15 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Tangy from the escarole
• Crispy crust
• Gooey cheese
• Americanized Italian flavors

User Comments:

• "This pizza was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors."
• "The escarole adds a nice bitterness to balance out the sweetness of the sausage and cheese."
• "The crust was cooked perfectly and had a great chewiness."
• "A great way to introduce American diners to traditional Italian flavors."
• "I highly recommend this pizza to anyone who loves Italian food or creative dishes."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find Italian sausage, you can substitute another type of cooked sausage, such as breakfast sausage or chorizo.
• If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake the pizza directly on the oven rack.
• Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing to prevent the toppings from sliding off.