PESTO SAUSAGE PIZZA MAKEOVER

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This quick makeover took over an hour of prep time off the original, and the best part? It tastes even better now.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup roasted garlic Parmesan spaghetti sauce
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 16x11-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Build up edges slightly. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and pesto until blended. Spread over dough. Layer with spaghetti sauce, sausage mixture, mushrooms, olives and Monterey Jack cheese. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Lawrence Elijah
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Kathmandu views ezyroyalinfo
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Nevaeh Castle
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This was a great recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Shaemar Richards
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Yum!


Jaze Rajpoot
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5 stars!


Goku
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pesto and pizza.


Tirtha ojha
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This pizza is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Skyla
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My kids loved this pizza! They especially liked the crispy crust.


Rosa Ayala
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pizza. It gave it a nice extra flavor.


Umar Zada
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I didn't have any pesto on hand, so I used Alfredo sauce instead. It was still delicious!


Qaisar Choudhry
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The pesto sauce was a bit too oily for my taste, but I still enjoyed the pizza.


Business According
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This was the easiest pizza I've ever made. I was able to get it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Hamza Ali
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this pizza changed my mind. The flavors all worked together perfectly.


Ahmed Typist
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This pesto sausage pizza was a hit with my family! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.