Broiled Zucchini and Chicken Sausage Flatbread Pizzas

Put down the phone: this pizza night is all about creating a masterful pie on your own terms. You’ll practice topping the base with layers of tomato sauce, cheese and sausage. And because a little bit of green is always a plus, there are slices of zucchini and fresh oregano, too.

They all work together to deliver a baked masterpiece that will keep you by the oven door, waiting for that peak pizza meltiness.

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Ingredients

1 unit ZucchiniView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce OreganoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Italian SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

9 ounce Italian Chicken Sausage MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit FlatbreadsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 box Crushed TomatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler to high or oven to 500°F. Slice zucchini into ½-inch-thick rounds. Pick oregano leaves from stems; discard stems. Roughly chop leaves.
2. Place zucchini on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper and ½ tsp Italian seasoning (we’ll use more later). Place under broiler and broil until softened and browned, 5-7 minutes. (TIP: Keep an eye on the zucchini-it can burn.) Remove sheet from broiler, then adjust oven temperature to 450°F.
3. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Remove sausage from casings; discard casings. Add sausage to pan along with half the oregano, breaking up meat into pieces. Cook until browned and no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
4. Place flatbreads on another lightly oiled baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Spread a thin layer of tomatoes across the tops of the flatbreads (we used half the box). Sprinkle with salt, pepper and ½ tsp Italian seasoning (you’ll have some left over). Scatter evenly with mozzarella, then follow with sausage and zucchini.
5. Bake pizzas in oven until flatbreads are golden brown at the edges and cheese is melted, 4-6 minutes.
6. Scatter remaining oregano over pizzas (to taste), then cut pizzas into slices and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can substitute with any ground sausage, but adjust cooking time as needed.

What if I don't have a broiler?

You can roast the zucchini at 500°F for 8-10 minutes instead.

Can I make these pizzas ahead of time?

These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep the toppings in advance.