Pizza with Italian sausage

Pizza with Italian sausage recipe videos

Pizza with Italian sausage is a classic, hearty variation of the beloved Neapolitan dish, featuring a savory, often spicy ground pork sausage as the star topping. It typically includes a tomato sauce base, melted mozzarella cheese, and sometimes onions or bell peppers on a yeast-leavened crust. This style is deeply rooted in Italian-American pizzerias but originates from traditional Italian meat toppings.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in both carbohydrates from the crust and fat from the sausage and cheese, with a good amount of protein from the meat and dairy. A single slice (roughly 1/8 of a 14-inch pizza) can range from 300 to 400 calories, providing iron and B vitamins from the sausage.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	60 µg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 µg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	15 µg

Per 1 slice (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The use of fennel seed in Italian sausage gives it a distinctive, aromatic flavor that pairs uniquely with the acidity of tomato sauce, creating a signature taste profile. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and fat helps slow the absorption of carbs, potentially leading to more sustained energy compared to a plain cheese pizza.