Bruschetta Pizza
8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
- 1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
- 1 package (6 ounces) sliced turkey pepperoni
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1-1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Additional fresh basil leaves, optional
Directions
- In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer
- pink; drain. Place crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Top with
- pepperoni, sausage and cheese. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or
- until cheese is melted.
- In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, sliced basil, oil, garlic,
- thyme, vinegar, salt and pepper. Spoon over the pizza. Garnish with
- additional basil if desired. Yield: 8 slices.
