Hand-Tossed Spicy Italian Sausage and Pepper Pizza

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

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A robustly flavored pizza featuring hand-tossed dough topped with spicy Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and melty mozzarella cheese. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 3, 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Italian cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

350 g pizza dough
110 ml tomato sauce
140 g mozzarella cheese
100 g Italian spicy sausage, sliced
120 g total red and green bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Cuisinart Stainless Steel Hollow Handle 15-Piece Cutlery Block Set, Kitchen Knife Set with Steel Blades for Precise Cutting, Durable Knives with Ergonomic Handles, C77SS-15PK
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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 480°F (250°C) with a pizza stone inside for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Hand-toss 350 g pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle, leaving a slightly thicker crust edge.
Step 3: Spread 110 ml tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
Step 4: Evenly distribute 140 g mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Step 5: Arrange 100 g sliced spicy Italian sausage and 120 g sliced red and green bell peppers on top.
Step 6: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the toppings.
Step 7: Transfer the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Step 8: Remove and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing.