Big Al’s Special-Style Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

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A classic pizza inspired by Wisconsin favorites, topped with spicy pepperoni, Italian sausage, and a blend of cheeses. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pizza dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, store-bought or homemade pizza dough
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
6 oz, casing removed and cooked Italian sausage
20 pepperoni slices
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F and lightly oil a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 2: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and transfer to the prepared pan.
Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
Step 5: Distribute 6 oz cooked Italian sausage (browned and crumbled) and 20 pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) on top.
Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.