Classic Sausage Pizza
Savor the irresistible flavor of homemade pizza night with this Classic Sausage Pizza recipe! Featuring a perfectly thin and crispy crust brushed with rich olive oil, this pizza is loaded with bold Italian sausage, melty mozzarella, and freshly grated Parmesan for a cheese lover’s dream. A medley of colorful red onions and green bell peppers brings balance and vibrancy, while dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes add just the right touch of seasoning. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or indulging in a cozy dinner at home, this quick-to-make pizza boasts a simple yet satisfying combination of premade marinara sauce and thoughtfully layered toppings that bake to perfection in just minutes. Perfect for pizza enthusiasts and easy weeknight meals, it’s a surefire favorite for your family’s table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Premade marinara sauce
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 pieces Italian sausage links
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 medium Green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet in the oven to heat while you prepare the pizza.
Remove the sausage from its casing and cook in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick. Brush the top with olive oil.
Carefully remove the hot pizza stone or baking sheet from the oven and transfer the rolled-out dough onto it.
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the cooked sausage, sliced red onion, and green bell pepper.
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing.
Slice into 8 pieces and serve hot, enjoying your homemade sausage pizza.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.8 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.6 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 7484 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.4 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 138.3 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2229 mg | 171% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1892 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
