Deep-Dish Tomato and Sausage Oven Bake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

A hearty Chicago-inspired deep-dish style bake featuring savory sausage and rich tomato sauce layered over a buttery crust. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, ice water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup, cold and cubed unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 12 oz, casing removed Italian sausage
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/4 cup ice water, mixing gently until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and chill for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: While dough chills, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until sauce thickens and deepens in flavor.
4. Step 4: Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Press dough into a 9-inch deep-dish pan, pushing it up the sides evenly. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the crust.
5. Step 5: Pour the sausage and tomato sauce mixture over the cheese layer, spreading evenly. Sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top.
6. Step 6: Bake at 425°F for 25-30 minutes until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.