Food Recipes Sausage, Spinach, and Provolone Pizza 3.9 (43) 5 Reviews Between the spicy Italian sausage, hearty sautéed spinach, and piles of provolone cheese, this might just be one of the most satisfying white pies that exists. By Kate Merker Kate Merker Kate Merker is the chief food director at Hearst Magazines. She has over two decades of experience producing food content for print and digital publications, including Real Simple. Highlights: * At Real Simple, Kate worked her way up from editorial assistant to senior food editor * Served as food and nutrition director at Woman's Day for seven years * Joined Hearst Magazines as chief food director (2017) Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 5, 2022 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Hands On Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins Yield: 6 serves Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients cornmeal for the pan 1 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 links Italian sausage, casings removed (about ¾ pound) 1 small bunch spinach, thick stems removed (about 3 cups) kosher salt and black pepper ⅓ pound thinly sliced provolone Directions Heat oven to 425º F. Sprinkle a rimmed baking sheet with the cornmeal. Shape the dough into a 14-inch circle, using this method, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon of the oil and bake until puffed and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the spinach and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing, for 1 minute. Top the partially cooked dough with the sausage mixture and cheese. Bake until the crust is crisp and the cheese has melted, 12 to 15 minutes. Yunhee Kim Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 458 Calories 25g Fat 37g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Calories 458 % Daily Value * Total Fat 25g 32% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Cholesterol 49mg 16% Sodium 1213mg 53% Total Carbohydrate 37g 13% Protein 22g *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.