Pizza de Calabresa

Pizza de Calabresa is a delicious Brazilian pizza topped with savory calabresa sausage, onions, and a blend of cheeses, offering a unique flavor profile. This high-protein dish is perfect for a satisfying meal that balances taste and nutrition.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 200 grams
• Calabresa sausage - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Drizzle olive oil over the sauce, then season with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
6. Layer the sliced calabresa sausage evenly over the sauce.
7. Add the thinly sliced onions on top of the sausage.
8. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese over the toppings.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can benefit heart health.

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