Garlic-Butter Breadstick Crust Pizza with Italian Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A soft breadstick-style pizza crust brushed with garlic butter, topped with spicy Italian sausage, mozzarella, and tangy marinara sauce. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, warm water, active dry yeast 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.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm water (about 110°F), 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar; stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt, mixing until a dough forms; knead on a floured surface for 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Step 3: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Roll out risen dough into a 12-inch circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet; brush the entire surface generously with the garlic butter mixture.
6. Step 6: Evenly spread 1 cup marinara sauce over the dough, sprinkle 8 oz cooked Italian sausage broken into crumbles, then top with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes evenly over the cheese.
8. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
9. Step 9: Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve warm.