Broccoli Rabe And Sausage Pizza

Ingredients

• 4 Balls Pizza Dough For Individual Sized Pizzas
• Use My Favorite Pizza Dough Recipe Or Dough Of Your Choice
• 1 Bunch Prepared Broccoli Rabe (See Instructions Below)
• 4 Large Sausage Links
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 3 Cups Prepared Tomato Sauce
• 1 (8 Ounce) Block Mozzarella Cheese, Thinly Sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   To prepare the broccoli rabe, wash the stalks...: To prepare the broccoli rabe, wash the stalks and cut the leafy parts into 1 to 2 inch lengths.

2. 2

   Peel the stems and cut into 2 inch...: Peel the stems and cut into 2 inch pieces.

3. 3

   Bring a pot of salted water to a...: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and cook for about 3 minutes or until tender.

4. 4

   Drain.

5. 5

   Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook two...: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook two cloves of garlic peeled and minced until sizzling.

6. 6

   Add salt, pepper, and a dash of red...: Add salt, pepper, and a dash of red pepper flakes.

7. 7

   Return the broccoli rabe to the pot and...: Return the broccoli rabe to the pot and cook a minute or two more in the seasoned oil, and cool.

8. 8

   In a skillet, heat the oil, then remove...: In a skillet, heat the oil, then remove the sausage meat from the casings and cook until lightly browned, breaking the meat up with a fork as it cooks, and set aside.

9. 9

   Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.

10. 10

    Roll out one ball of dough into a...: Roll out one ball of dough into a 12 to 14 inch circle and place on a cornmeal dusted pizza peel.

11. 11

    Spoon some of the tomato sauce onto the...: Spoon some of the tomato sauce onto the pizza spreading it to within 1 inch of the edge.

12. 12

    Place cheese slices over the sauce, then top...: Place cheese slices over the sauce, then top with some of the broccoli rabe and sausages.

13. 13

    Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes or...: Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned and the cheese is bubbly.

14. 14

    Serve immediately and continue to prepare and cook...: Serve immediately and continue to prepare and cook the rest of the pizzas.