cornmeal for dusting
12 ounces whole-wheat pizza dough or other prepared dough
1 link Italian turkey sausage (4 ounces), casing removed
Peperonata
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup slivered onion (1 medium)
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper (1/2 large)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3/4 cup diced tomato (1 medium)
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the lowest oven rack preheat oven to 500 degrees F. or highest
setting. Coat 1 12 1/2 inch pizza pan with cooking spray and dust with cornmeal
prepare whole-wheat pizza dough, if using
Cook sausage in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning from time to time, until browned and cooked
through, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Meanwhile, prepare peperonata: Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and
bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until soften, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red peppers; cook, stirring,
for 1 minute. Add tomato and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in vinegar, salt and pepper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 13 inch circle. Transfer to the prepared pan. Turn edges under
to make a slight rim. Brush the rim with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil.
Sprinkle mozzarella over the crust, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Top with the peperonata and sausage. Sprinkle
with parmesan
Place the pizza pan on the heated pizza stone (or baking sheet) and bake the pizza until the bottom is crisp and
golden, 10 to 14 minutes. Serve immediately.
