Sausage Onion and Pepper Pizza
Get ready to elevate pizza night with this irresistible Sausage Onion and Pepper Pizza, a savory masterpiece bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors. Featuring a crispy golden crust as its base, this pizza is layered with tangy pizza sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and nutty Parmesan cheese. The star toppings include crumbled Italian sausage, tender sautéed yellow onion, and a medley of sweet red and green bell peppers, all kissed with aromatic garlic and dried oregano for a classic Italian flair. A sprinkling of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, making it perfect for spice lovers. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a foolproof baking method, this pizza is as easy as it is delicious, serving up the ultimate balance of hearty, cheesy, and zesty goodness in every bite. Perfect for a family dinner, game night, or any occasion that calls for comfort food done right!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 8 ounces Italian sausage
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Remove the sausage from its casing (if needed) and crumble it into the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Thinly slice the onion and both bell peppers. Sauté the onion and bell peppers over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until softened. Mince the garlic and stir it in, cooking for an additional minute. Remove from heat.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce as the first cheese layer.
Scatter the cooked sausage, sautéed onions, and bell peppers evenly over the cheese layer.
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
Finish with a sprinkle of dried oregano and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.
Carefully transfer the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or a baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3039 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.1 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.3 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 351 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 7192 mg | 313% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.6 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.1 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.9 g | ||
| Protein | 153.6 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 2055 mg | 158% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 3673 mg | 78% | |
*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.
