Sausage, Pepper & Onion Crostata

Angela LeMoine
April 14, 2015
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This rustic, easy, delicious Sausage, Pepper & Onion Crostata was just perfect! Think of it as a cross between a savory pie and pizza….. and just a whole lot of awesome! One of my very favorite aromas in the kitchen is peppers and onions sautéing. I’m immediately brought back to the wonderful memories of local summer festivals and the sausage and pepper sandwiches. I’ve said it a lot but I really love this crust recipe, the savory version of my sweet pie crust. Its topped with sweet Itali

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For the crust:
3¼ cups flour
2 sticks unsalted butter. small dice
8 oz cream cheese
2 tsp salt
4-5 Tbsp cold water
1 bag of dry beans to be used as a weight for the crust
For the filling:
1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage
1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 green bell pepper, slice thin
1 onion, sliced thin
2 tsp garlic powder
1- 2 handfuls of shredded mozzarella
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven, with a pizza stone in there to 400 degrees. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add in a few drizzles of olive oil and the peppers and onions. Allow them to cook until slightly...
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Nutritions

Calories
571

Sodium
1122mg
46% DV

Fat
29g
44% DV

Protein
20g
41% DV

Carbs
51g
17% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV