Description
- This Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pizza is a hearty and flavorful homemade pizza featuring lean turkey sausage, slightly bitter broccoli rabe, melty mozzarella, and a garlic-infused olive oil base. It’s a healthier, gourmet alternative to classic sausage pizza — packed with bold Italian flavors! Perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or when you’re craving something unique and delicious.
Ingredients
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1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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3/4 lb turkey sausage (casings removed)
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1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Cornmeal or flour (for stretching dough)
Instructions
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1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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3/4 lb turkey sausage (casings removed)
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1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Cornmeal or flour (for stretching dough)
Notes
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Make it spicy: Use hot turkey sausage or add extra red pepper flakes.
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Dough tip: For an extra crispy crust, pre-bake the dough for 4-5 minutes before adding toppings.
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Cheese options: Add fresh mozzarella or ricotta dollops for a creamier twist.
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Meal prep: Cook the sausage and blanch the broccoli rabe ahead of time for quick weeknight assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg