Deep-Dish Chicago-Style Pizza with Sausage and Mozzarella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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A hearty deep-dish pizza loaded with Italian sausage, rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melted mozzarella cheese, baked until golden and bubbly. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pizza dough, Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 6, 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: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb store-bought or homemade pizza dough
12 oz, casing removed Italian sausage
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer sauce for 10 minutes until thickened.
Step 3: Press 1 lb pizza dough into a well-oiled 9-inch deep-dish pan, pushing dough up the sides evenly.
Step 4: Layer 2 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the dough, then spoon the sausage tomato sauce over the cheese.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Step 6: Let pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.