Sausage Pizza Recipe
Italian-American · Main course · 40 min total
A classic homemade pizza topped with savory Italian sausage, mozzarella, and a simple tomato sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
20
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
480
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
- On a floured surface, stretch or roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a floured pizza peel or parchment paper.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange mozzarella slices on top.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage with olive oil, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Scatter cooked sausage over the cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan and oregano.
- Slide pizza onto preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly, 12-15 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil if desired. Slice and serve.
Tips
- For a crispier crust, par-bake the dough for 3 minutes before adding toppings.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a hot oven or skillet.
- Substitute with spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
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