Sausage and Pesto Margherita on Cauliflower Crust
Sausage and Pesto Margherita on Cauliflower Crust pairs juicy tomatoes and a duo of mozzarella cheeses with herby pesto for a fresh, aromatic bite. The cauliflower crust keeps things light while thin rounds of chicken sausage add a savory boost, making it great for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Lay the tomato slices on a few sheets of paper towels to soak up extra moisture.
- 3
Set the pizza crust on a baking sheet or baking steel. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Then add the tomato slices and fresh mozzarella cheese. Add the chicken sausage. Dot the top evenly with pesto sauce.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the oven and immediately scatter torn basil on top.
- Calories 722.08 kcal High
- Protein 35.54 g Good Source
- Carbs 40.87 g Moderate
- Total Fat 45.15 g High
- Saturated Fat 23.81 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 132.54 mg High
- Sodium 1867.06 mg High
- Fiber 5.02 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.88 g High
- Added Sugar 0.9 g Low Source
- Calcium 904.67 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.85 mg Moderate
- Potassium 431.51 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 474.33 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 4.49 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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