Sausage and Peppers Pizza

Sausage and Peppers Pizza is a savory, hearty pizza topped with Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and often mozzarella cheese, baked on a classic pizza crust. This dish is a staple in Italian-American cuisine, particularly popular in the Northeastern United States, where it evolved from traditional Italian street food and festival fare into a beloved pizzeria classic.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pizza is generally high in carbohydrates from the crust and fat from the sausage and cheese, while also providing a good amount of protein from the meat and dairy. A typical slice (about 1/8 of a 14-inch pizza) contains roughly 300-400 calories, along with key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and calcium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Selenium	20 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this pizza reflects the adaptation of Italian immigrant foodways in America, transforming a common sausage-and-pepper sandwich filling into a pizza topping. Nutritionally, the combination of protein-rich sausage and vitamin C-packed bell peppers creates a more balanced meal than a plain cheese pizza, though it remains a classic comfort food.