Sausage, Zucchini, and Pepper Pizza

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces sweet sausage, sliced
• 2 (10-ounce) portions frozen pizza dough, thawed
• flour for work surface
• 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups roasted red peppers, drained and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 cup grated provolone cheese

Directions

1. Arrange oven racks in the lower and upper thirds of the oven. Heat oven to 475°F.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage on both sides until almost done, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
3. Meanwhile, roll out the dough on a well-floured surface into two 10-by-14-inch rectangles or 12-inch rounds. Transfer to two ungreased baking sheets.
4. Top the dough with the sausage, zucchini, and peppers. Sprinkle with the thyme, drizzle with the remaining oil, and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
5. Bake the pizzas for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and top with the provolone.
6. Return to oven 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts, the edges of the pies are lightly browned, and the sausage is thoroughly cooked.

Nutritional Information

• Per Serving
• Calories 692Calories From Fat 309

• Fat 35g
• Sat Fat 10g
• Cholesterol 45mg
• Sodium 1,525mg
• Protein 33g
• Carbohydrate 71g
• Sugar 8g
• Fiber 4g
• Iron 6mg
• Calcium 300mg

Quick Tip

Make it a meal: Serve the pizza with butter lettuce tossed with pitted kalamata olives, sliced red onions, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.