Italian Loaf

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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A savory, layered casserole loaf featuring pizza dough, sausage, spinach, and melted cheese
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Italian Loaf

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 26.0

Description

This Italian Loaf is a hearty, savory dish that transforms simple pizza dough into a delicious meal. Layers of browned spicy pork sausage, fresh spinach, diced pimientos, and pepperoni are nestled between sheets of dough and coated in rich tomato sauce and herbs. The combination of texturescrispy crust, tender vegetables, and gooey mozzarellamakes it perfect for family dinners or potlucks. It offers a comforting, homemade flavor profile that pairs beautifully with a simple green salad. Easy to assemble with pantry staples, this recipe delivers big Italian flavors without the complexity of traditional baking.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F (204C).
  2. Unroll the pizza dough and cut off one-fourth of the dough crosswise; set the smaller piece aside.
  3. Line a greased 9 1/4x5 1/4x2 1/2-inch loaf pan with the larger piece of dough, pressing it to fit.
  4. Moisten the corners of the dough with water and press to seal against the pan.
  5. Spread one-half of the mozzarella cheese on the bottom of the dough-lined pan.
  6. Layer the browned sausage over the cheese.
  7. Spoon the tomato sauce evenly over the sausage and sprinkle with oregano and basil.
  8. Combine the thawed spinach with the beaten egg and spread this mixture over the tomato sauce layer.
  9. Layer the drained pimientos on top of the spinach mixture.
  10. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  11. Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese layer.
  12. Place the olive halves on top of the pepperoni.
  13. Cover the filling with the reserved piece of dough and crimp the edges to seal the loaf.
  14. Cut several slits in the top of the dough to allow steam to escape during baking.
  15. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the crust is well browned. If the crust browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  16. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan and slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 26.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 500.0mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 1.3g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: italian loaf, pizza dough casserole, sausage bread, spinach loaf, mozzarella, pepperoni, tomato sauce, oven baked, comfort food, family dinner, easy recipe, homemade bread
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