Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 07:09 PM

Eating on the Run

Gotta make tonight’s dinner post quick! Mal and I are meeting friends for drinks in about 45 minutes, so I’m eating on the run! Good thing pizza is easy to eat while standing! ;-)

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I LOVE pizza! It’s probably the only meal that I could eat multiple days in a row and not get sick of it. ;-)

Sausage, Spinach, and Provolone Pizza

Recipe inspired by Real Simple’s Sausage, Spinach, and Provolone Pizza recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 store-bought (or homemade) pizza crust
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces ground Italian sausage
  • 1 small bunch spinach, thick stems removed (about 3 cups)
  • 4 ounces (approx. 5 slices) of thinly sliced sharp provolone
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat oven to 425ยบ F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray and place pizza dough on top.

Meanwhile, heat the olive in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the spinach and salt and pepper to taste, tossing, until spinach is semi wilted.

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Top the pizza dough with the slices of cheese and then sausage-spinach mixture.

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Bake until the crust is crisp and the cheese has melted, 12 to 15 minutes.

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Amazing pizza combo! I loved the bold flavor of the provolone! It totally made the pizza! :-D

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And we’re off! 8-)

Oh wait, here’s a cute video of Murphy from earlier tonight! He’s so smart! :mrgreen:

Posted by: Tina 64 comments

Posted in: Uncategorized, recipe

64 Comments on “Eating on the Run”

  1. #1 Katie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:10 pm

    Pizza is great because you can eat it on the run and it can taste different each time you make it. It’s like an amped up sammie!

  2. #2 Angie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    That pizza looks so awesome!! Simple and perfect- can’t wait to try it!

  3. #3 Food Makes Fun Fuel Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    That’s not pizza, that’s like a masterpiece. I love the way the sausage looks, i could only imagine how it tastes!

  4. #4 Estela @ Weekly Bite Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Have a great time at the concert!!

  5. #5 Jessica @ How Sweet It Is Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Love your make pizza! Yum.

  6. #6 Joelle (The Pancake Girl) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    I can never get sick of pizza either!!

  7. #7 MelissaNibbles Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    Awww…Murphy is a good little pup!

  8. #8 Anne P Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Wow that is one well-trained pug! nice work :)

  9. #9 Diana Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    That pizza looks amazing!
    And omg, Murphy’s sooo cute :)

  10. #10 Alyssa Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    Murphy is so adorable! And the pizza looks good too :)

  11. #11 Lizzy Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    homemade pizza looks wonderful!

  12. #12 Tamara Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:48 pm

    Ahh cute puppy! I love how dogs get all shifty when you ask them to stay.

    That pizza looks delish!

  13. #13 Katie (Sweet Tater) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    oh.my.god. that dog. so cute.

  14. #14 Mary Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    Murphy is ADORABLE! What a little smarty :)

  15. #15 Lauren @ Let Them Eat Lentils Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    That dog is so frekin’ cute. I was never a pug fan before but he is really converting me.

  16. #16 dorothy Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    that pizza combo looks amazing!!

  17. #17 Lindsay Perrone Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    Hey Tina,
    I could eat Murphy up! Just wanted to fill you in on Pug meet-ups in Boston. They have them once a month. I have a one year old bulldog and we try to attend bully meet-ups too. Ours are held in the South End at Peter’s park. It’s totally hysterical. I googled pug meet-ups and there is one this Saturday. You should definitely check it out if you haven’t been yet.
    Love your blog and check it daily!
    Lindsay

  18. #18 Amanda (modernation) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    You look so cute eating your pizza standing up all ready to go out! And Murphy is the cutest. I have the same love affair with pizza. Sausage, spinach and peppers is on of my favorite combos!

  19. #19 Mellissa Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Murphy is so cute! I am working on staying with our dog, however, he isn’t quite getting the concept ;)

  20. #20 Lindsey @ Sound Eats Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    Aw too cute, I love how excited he gets when he charges at the good. :)

    Have fun tonight!

  21. #21 Arlene Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    That looks delicious! Can’t wait to try the recipe!

  22. #22 Marisa (Trim The Fat) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Oh my, that pizza looks amazing!

  23. #23 Laurie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    mmmm that pizza looks soooooooooo good! i may have to try that with some turkey sausage when i’m off my vegetarian kick. and i swear, murphy is just too cute! i finally started doing that my pug, mr. teddy, a few years ago at meal time, but he looks tortured the whole time! ha!

    i only discovered your blog a few weeks ago, and i love reading it, not only for the content about food and healthy eating but i love when you’re little puggy makes an appearance.

  24. #24 Madeline @ Greens and Jeans Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    your pizza looks delicious! have a blast at the concert!

  25. #25 Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    aw i love the murphy video! he’s super well-behaved to wait for his dinner like that. i’m impressed. enjoy your concert tonight!

  26. #26 Courtney Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Haha he’s so cute! I have a pug also and when it’s time for dinner, he literally eats his food like he hasn’t eaten for days. I don’t even know how it’s possible to eat so fast.

  27. #27 ellen eats beets Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    pizza looks delish and the pup gets cuter everyday

  28. #28 Kelly Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    aw murphy is adorable! And the pizza looks great too!

  29. #29 Lynn (The Actors Diet) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    pizza’s definitely one of my never-get-sick-of-it meals.

  30. #30 Cuts and Curves Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    That looks awesome! Pizza is one of my favorites too.

  31. #31 Laura @ Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    What a good puppy!

    Here’s a super cute pug photo that one of my friends took – thug pug! Too cute!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjfoeckler/4058428087/in/photostream/

  32. #32 Trish (GirlatGym) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    Oh Murphy!!! So cute! ;-) I felt his pain – seeing that big bowl of food and having to wait. Ahhhh!!!! He is so well-trained. :-)

  33. #33 Amanda Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    That pizza looks super yummy. I made homemade pizza tonight also. Mine had mozzarella (usually use goat cheese, but we were out), spinach, red onion and baby bella mushrooms. It was so good! I definitely want to give yours a try soon though.

  34. #34 Melissa (Melissa Likes To Eat) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Pizza is probably my favorite food. It always makes me happy. Yours looks especially good…..I’d make it but the hubbie doesn’t like sausage of any kind. He doesn’t eat pork but won’t eat anything with the word “sausage” in it no matter what kind of meat it is. :(

  35. #35 Allison Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Yummm that’s an awesome idea for a quick, easy pizza… have to try that one sometime. Murphy’s TOO CUTE!

  36. #36 Niki Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    That pizza looks great!! I love the idea there isnt any sauce, just cheese, bread and oil. Perfect. Have a good night

  37. #37 Kel Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    You rock!! Thanks so much for the pizza recipe!!

  38. #38 Light Delight with TouTou Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Yeah ! I have all the ingredients for that pizza at home! thanks for the recipe! they look really delish!

  39. #39 Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    That pizza looks amazingly simple to bake and delicious!

    That pug is the cutest thing I’ve seen since Otis, of “Milo and Otis!”

  40. #40 Julie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Oh my gosh, too cute!! Who trained him?!

  41. #41 Carrie @ I See Monsters Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    Murphy is so darn cute!! I love the little butt wiggle when he food is first set down. :)

  42. #42 Marissa Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Wow! Cute and smart! That’s a tough combo to find! ;)

  43. #43 Kat (Kat's Daily Plate) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    Yum! That pizza combination looks awesome! Thanks for the quick and easy recipe!

  44. #44 ashleigh Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    i have got to check out some of these real simple recipes! hope you had a good night with mal

  45. #45 Whitney @ Lettuce Love Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    Murphy is so cute and smart!

  46. #46 Anne Marie@ New Weigh of Life Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    Murphy is so adorable!

  47. #47 Deva (Voracious Vorilee) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    I love eating pizza while standing at the kitchen counter – super yum!

  48. #48 Danielle Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 11:30 pm

    That pizza looks amazing! And I don’t even like sausages, haha. Have fun tonight and if you ever need a pet-sitter, I will drive over to Boston and personally take care of that tiny pug-o-love :)

  49. #49 Dori Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    Murphy is such a good boy!!!

  50. #50 Leah Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    Aaah my heart is melting! Murphy is so cute – and well trained! You must be proud. :)

  51. #51 maria Reply to this comment
    on Nov 4th, 2009 at 11:38 pm

    That pizza looks killer. And has 2 of my favorite foods, provolone and spinach. I’m going to give it a try if I can find some provolone here in Japan… Cross your fingers.

    Wow! Murphy’s a champ!

  52. #52 Nicole Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 12:04 am

    Murphy is too cute, I want a puppy!

  53. #53 BroccoliHut Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 12:19 am

    This reminds me of a pizza I once made with soy sausage. I bet the provolone made it fabulous!

  54. #54 Jenna Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 12:44 am

    great lookin pizza! you can never go wrong with pizza!
    jenna

  55. #55 SweetiePotato Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 1:07 am

    awww little murphy is soo freakin’ cute… and listens well!! :)

  56. #56 Dynamics Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 1:28 am

    Nice job training the puppy. Now you have to play with his toes and pet him while he is eating. Nothing worse than an aggressive dog over his food.

  57. #57 Susan (All Things In Moderation) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 4:03 am

    I love provolone ….. pizza looks so good !

  58. #58 Lauren Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 7:28 am

    Murphy is so good! Keep the videos comin’ :) .

    I like how you layered the cheese underneath the other toppings on the pizza… looks yummy!

  59. #59 jenn. Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 7:49 am

    pizza looks delish..i’m a die hard pizza fan too~ and murphy he has my heart! =)

  60. #60 Denise Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 9:57 am

    First Concert: *NSYNC – March 19, 1999 – MCI Center, DC :) I was quite the teeny bopper. I was only 5/6 when NKOTB came out and my mom didn’t like their pelvic thrusts, so I had to wait a while for my first concert.

  61. #61 Sarah Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    Oh, Murphy is such a good boy! My silly girl pushes me out of the way to get to her food. I really need to work on that ;-)

  62. #62 Julia Reply to this comment
    on Nov 5th, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    OMG murphy is the cutest thing ever! Thanks for bringing a smile to my face :)

  63. #63 cookeaze Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 7:49 am

    Good heavens. that’s some powerfully rich stuff, and it is one of the best recipe in my collection..

  64. #64 MegaNerd Reply to this comment
    on Nov 14th, 2009 at 12:09 am

    I made this pizza tonight, it was great! Thanks for sharing the recipe :D

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