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Sausage Pizza

A cozy classic sausage pizza with crispy crust, savory sausage, and gooey cheese. Perfect for family meals or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound pizza dough
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Skillet
  • Pizza cutter or knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. Let store-bought pizza dough sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
  4. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.
  5. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  6. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the cheese.
  8. Sprinkle dried oregano and red pepper flakes over the toppings.
  9. Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  10. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  11. Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve.

Notes

For an extra crispy crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.