SAUSAGE SPINACH PIZZA

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My husband loves this pizza, and it's the best way for him to get his fix while staying in his carb range. Putting cheese and seasonings in the crust lets you get by with less on the top. -Elena Falk, Versailles, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 pizzas (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, thinly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups fresh baby spinach
6 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add flour, oil, sugar, Italian seasoning and salt; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Stir in Asiago cheese., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-6 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 425°. Punch dough down; divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to two 12-in. pizza pans coated with cooking spray. Build up edges slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place tomatoes in a food processor; cover and pulse until finely chopped., Spread tomatoes over crusts; layer with spinach, sausage and provolone cheese. Bake 8-12 minutes or until crusts and cheese are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges