Deep Dish Sausage and Green Pepper Pizza

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A hearty deep dish pizza layered with spicy Italian sausage, fresh green peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese in a thick buttery crust. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 45 minutes pairs pizza dough, Italian sausage casings removed, medium green bell pepper diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 850 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.

★ 4.2 (15 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 850 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly oil a 10-inch deep dish pizza pan with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Press 14 oz pizza dough evenly into the pan, building the edges up about 1 inch.
  3. Step 3: Spread 3/4 cup pizza sauce evenly over the dough base.
  4. Step 4: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 8 oz Italian sausage (casings removed) for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, breaking it into crumbles.
  5. Step 5: Remove sausage from skillet and layer it on top of the sauce, then scatter 1 diced medium green bell pepper over the sausage.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 10 oz shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings.
  7. Step 7: Season with 1/2 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  8. Step 8: Bake the pizza for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Step 9: Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Deep Dish Sausage and Green Pepper Pizza take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Deep Dish Sausage and Green Pepper Pizza?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Deep Dish Sausage and Green Pepper Pizza?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Deep Dish Sausage and Green Pepper Pizza for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Deep Dish Sausage and Green Pepper Pizza?

Italian pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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