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Italian Broccoli Rabe Pizza

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. 450 g broccoli rabe, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 6 oz 170 g Italian sausage, casings removed
  • ½ cup cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • Salt to taste
  • 12 oz 340 g pizza dough (homemade or store-bought — use my [Pizza Dough Recipe] for best results)
  • 2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano

Instructions
 

  • Blanch the Broccoli Rabe

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.Blanch broccoli rabe 2–3 minutes until bright green.Drain well and gently squeeze out excess water.

  • Build the Topping 

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
    Add sausage directly to the pan and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through (5–6 minutes).
    Add broccoli rabe and cannellini beans directly into the same pan.Toss and sauté 2–3 minutes, lightly mashing a few beans so they cream into the oil and sausage fat.Season lightly with salt. Remove from heat.

  • Prepare the Dough

    Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.Stretch dough into a 12-inch round on parchment paper.Brush lightly with olive oil.

  • Assemble

    Evenly distribute the broccoli rabe, sausage, and bean mixture over the dough.Optional: finish with a very light sprinkle of Pecorino Romano.Drizzle with a touch more olive oil.

  • Bake

    Slide pizza onto the hot stone or pan.Bake 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and crisp.Rest 2–3 minutes before slicing.