Deep Dish Sausage and Green Pepper Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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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 recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pizza dough, Italian sausage casings removed, 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. 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: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 850 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz pizza dough
8 oz Italian sausage casings removed
1 medium green bell pepper diced
3/4 cup pizza sauce
10 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly oil a 10-inch deep dish pizza pan with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 2: Press 14 oz pizza dough evenly into the pan, building the edges up about 1 inch.
Step 3: Spread 3/4 cup pizza sauce evenly over the dough base.
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.
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.
Step 6: Sprinkle 10 oz shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings.
Step 7: Season with 1/2 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 8: Bake the pizza for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 9: Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.