26 Easy Dinner Recipes
26. Sausage and Broccolini Pizza
Ready for a pizza night that’s both easy and impressive? Sausage and broccolini pizza combines savory meat with slightly bitter greens for a perfect balance of flavors. You can make this delicious meal with simple ingredients and basic kitchen tools – just a baking sheet or pizza stone, and your regular oven.
This pizza recipe elevates your weeknight dinner with minimal effort. The combination of juicy sausage and tender broccolini creates a restaurant-quality pizza that’s actually simple to make at home. The sharp cheese and slightly charred vegetables will convince you to skip takeout next time.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Serving Size
- Makes 1 large pizza
- Serves 3-4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6-8 stalks broccolini, trimmed and cut
- 4 ounces Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained (or pizza sauce)
- Optional: ricotta or fontina cheese for extra creaminess
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread tomato sauce or drained diced tomatoes over the dough.
- Top with mozzarella, then add the broccolini and crumbled sausage.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Nutritional Info
Each serving (1 slice, 1/8 of the pizza, approx. 150g) provides about:
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Protein: 18 g
- Total Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Vitamin C: 25 mg
- Vitamin K: 80 mcg
- Calcium: 250 mg
- Iron: 2.2 mg
