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How to Make Margherita Pizza with Sausage and Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of classic Italian flavors, then you're in for a treat with this Margherita Pizza with Sausage and Pesto recipe. This delicious pizza combines the traditional Margherita toppings of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with the savory addition of sausage and the vibrant flavor of pesto. The result is a pizza that is bursting with flavor and sure to satisfy any pizza craving.

What sets this Margherita Pizza apart from others is the addition of sausage. The savory and s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 CAULIPOWER® Cauliflower Pizza Crust
  • 3 tomatoes, halved and sliced
  • ⅓ cup prepared pizza sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1 link fully cooked roasted red pepper and Asiago chicken sausage, sliced into thin rounds
  • ⅓ cup pesto sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 pizza

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Arrange tomato slices on a few sheets of paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
  • Place pizza crust onto a baking sheet or baking steel. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust. Top evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese. Next, add the tomato slices and fresh mozzarella cheese. Top with chicken sausage. Dot evenly with pesto sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and immediately top with torn basil.

    • Nutrition

    480 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 790mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 662mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 367mg

    Categories

    Sausage recipes
    Pesto recipes