Description
Spicy Sausage & Pepper Pizza is a delicious and easy recipe that combines the flavors of spicy Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 1 pre-made pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil for brushing
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the spicy Italian sausage. Cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Distribute the cooked sausage, sliced bell pepper, and onion evenly over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top, followed by oregano and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Lightly brush the crust with olive oil for added flavor and a golden finish.
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Top with fresh basil leaves if desired before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is quick and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- You can customize the toppings to your liking.
- For a spicier pizza, add more crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Spicy Sausage Pepper Pizza, Pizza, Italian, Quick Recipes