Fennel Sausage

This gluten-free fennel sausage pizza combines the savory flavors of homemade sausage with fresh toppings, all on a crispy gluten-free crust. It's a deliciously satisfying dish that brings a taste of Italian-American cuisine to your table.

Ingredients

• Gluten-free pizza crust - 1 pre-made (about 250g)
• Fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Ground pork - 200g
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Mozzarella cheese - 150g, shredded
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped
• Tomato sauce - 100g
• Parmesan cheese - 30g, grated

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. In a bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, fennel seeds, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to create the sausage mixture.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the sausage mixture for about 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the gluten-free pizza crust.
5. Evenly distribute the cooked fennel sausage over the sauce, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
6. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, and add the chopped fresh basil.
7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 1000 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Fennel seeds are rich in antioxidants and may aid digestion.
• The use of lean ground pork provides a good source of protein for muscle maintenance.

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