Description
This French bread pizza is topped with sausage, thinly sliced onions, and black olives for a savory twist. Easy to make and ready in less time than ordering takeout, it’s a perfect weeknight meal or appetizer!
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed and torn into pieces (or use bulk sausage, mild or hot)
- 1 loaf French bread (about 18 inches long)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 to 1 cup pasta sauce (use a meatless variety or pizza sauce)
- 7–8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons black olives, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Crushed red pepper, for serving (optional)
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Sausage:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring frequently to break up large pieces. Remove the sausage and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Bread:
- Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise, creating two pieces. Brush the inside of each piece with olive oil.
- Assemble Pizzas:
- Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on each of the 4 bread pieces.
- Divide 3/4 of the shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/2 cups) among the bread pieces, reserving about 1/2 cup of cheese for later.
- Top with sausage, onions, olives, and the reserved cheese. Sprinkle with oregano and garlic powder.
- Bake:
- Place the pizzas on a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack (if available). Bake for 15-20 minutes, checking after 12 minutes for doneness. The cheese should be melted and the bread toasted.
- Serve:
- Serve with crushed red pepper and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier pizza, use hot sausage and add more crushed red pepper.
- You can use pizza sauce instead of pasta sauce for a more traditional pizza flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg