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		Pizza - Bianca with Kale and Meatballs
		Serving Size - 4
		Prepared By - DnD
		Recipe Rating * * * * *	Printer Friendly Recipe

SAUCE:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 dried bay leaf

1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

PIZZA:

Extra-virgin olive oil, for oiling the baking sheet and for drizzling

3/4 cup coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella

8 Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan

2 medium leaves kale, ribs removed, coarsely chopped

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

CLASSIC ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS:

1 cup plain breadcrumbs

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature

1 tablespoon tomato paste

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 large eggs, at room temperature

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 pound ground turkey meat

1 pound spicy Italian sausage links, casings removed

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

ITALIAN TURKEY: In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, parsley, milk, tomato paste, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic and onions. Using a wooden spoon, stir to blend. Add the ground turkey and sausage meat. Using fingers, gently mix all the ingredients until thoroughly combined. Cook meat sauce in a pan until done, breaking up into small chunks... set aside PIZZA: For the sauce: In a heavy small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly. Add the nutmeg, bay leaf and garlic. Whisk over medium heat until the mixture thickens to sauce consistency and is smooth, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper. Remove and discard the bay leaf and garlic. Drizzle the dough with olive oil. Spoon the sauce on top and spread evenly leaving a 1-inch border around the dough. Sprinkle the mozzarella on top then kale followed by the italian turkey sausage mixture then parmesan. To cook, heat bbq on the lowest setting (Approx 400 degrees) for 10 minutes, then place pizza and bbq. Cook for 10 -15 minutes, checking the bottom of the crust to insure it's not burning but you want a nice crustly crust.