Italian Spinach Sausage Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 package (1 pound) of ground Italian sausage
• 1 (10-ounce) package of frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup of chopped onion
• 1/2 cup of chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 (14.1-ounce) can of Pillsbury refrigerated pizza crust

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
3. Add the spinach, tomato sauce, onion, green bell pepper, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
4. Spread the pizza crust on a lightly greased baking sheet.
5. Spread the sausage mixture evenly over the pizza crust.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful with a blend of Italian flavors
• Rich and cheesy with melted Parmesan cheese
• Convenient and quick to prepare with a pre-made pizza crust

User Comments:

• "This pie was a crowd-pleaser! The Italian sausage gave it a delicious depth of flavor, and the spinach added a nice freshness."
• "I love that this recipe is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a gourmet restaurant."
• "This dish is perfect for a casual get-together or a busy weeknight dinner."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have frozen spinach, you can use 1 cup of fresh spinach. Wash the spinach thoroughly and remove any large stems.
• You can use your favorite brand of tomato sauce in this recipe.
• If you want a spicier pie, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sausage mixture.