Italian Sausage and Pepper Thin Crust

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Italian Sausage and Pepper Thin Crust is a savory pizza featuring spicy or sweet Italian sausage, sautéed bell peppers, and onions on a crisp, thin crust. It's a popular dish in Italian-American cuisine, often found in pizzerias and home kitchens across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the sausage and moderate in fat, while the thin crust keeps carbs lower than deep-dish styles. A typical serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, with a rough calorie range of 300-400 per slice.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin C	30 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 slice (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it reflects the adaptation of Italian flavors in America, where thin crusts became a hallmark of New York-style pizza. Nutritionally, the peppers add vitamin C and antioxidants, balancing the richness of the sausage.