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Sausage and Bell Pepper Pizza Recipe

Italian-American · Main course · 35 min total

A classic homemade pizza topped with savory Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese on a crispy crust.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 2 Italian sausage links (about 6 ounces), casings removed
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
2. Divide dough into two equal pieces. On a floured surface, stretch or roll each into a 12-inch round.
3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, breaking it into crumbles, until browned (about 5 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
4. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté bell peppers and onion until softened (about 3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
5. Brush each dough round with remaining olive oil. Spread half the sauce on each, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with mozzarella, sausage, and pepper mixture. Sprinkle oregano.
6. Slide pizzas onto hot stone or baking sheet. Bake until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly (10-12 minutes).
7. Let cool 2 minutes, garnish with basil if desired, slice, and serve.

Tips

• For a crispier crust, par-bake the dough for 3 minutes before adding toppings.
• Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 375°F oven.
• Substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option.

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