Sausage and Pepper Pizza

Sausage and Pepper Pizza is a hearty Italian-American classic featuring a savory blend of Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and melted mozzarella cheese atop a tomato-sauce base. It's a staple in pizzerias across the United States, particularly in regions with strong Italian immigrant communities like New York and New Jersey.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pizza is typically high in carbohydrates from the crust, fat from the cheese and sausage, and provides a good amount of protein from the meat. A single slice (roughly 1/8 of a 14-inch pizza) can range from 300 to 400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	285 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	620 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	45 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	8 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Folate	60 mcg DFE

Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the fusion of traditional Italian flavors with American pizza-making traditions. Nutritionally, the bell peppers add a dose of vitamins C and A, offering a vegetable component to balance the richer ingredients.