Pizza Boats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread Base
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1 (16 oz) Italian bread loaf
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Turkey Sauce
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16 oz ground turkey breast, 99% fat-free
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24 oz jar pasta sauce
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Pizza Toppings
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8 oz shredded pizza cheese blend
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18 slices pepperoni
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Cut the Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out some of the bread from the center of each half, creating a shallow well. Press down the remaining bread with the back of a spoon, leaving slightly higher edges to contain the toppings.
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Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon. Season with Italian seasoning and salt as it cooks.
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Once turkey is fully cooked and no longer pink, pour in the jar of pasta sauce. Stir well and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
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Place bread halves on the prepared sheet pan. Spread about 1 cup of the turkey sauce mixture evenly over each bread half, filling the hollowed-out areas.
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Top each pizza boat with 1 cup of shredded cheese, spreading it evenly. Arrange pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese on both boats.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, and the bread edges are golden brown.
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Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Slice each boat into portions and serve with any remaining turkey sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
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Save the scooped-out bread to make breadcrumbs or croutons
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You can use any pasta sauce you prefer - marinara, arrabbiata, or meat sauce
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Ground beef or Italian sausage can be substituted for turkey