Hand-Tossed Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers

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A 10.5-inch hand-tossed pizza topped with spicy Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese for a bold, satisfying slice. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pizza dough, olive oil, Italian sausage, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 850 calories and feeds 1, 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 850 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
  2. Step 2: On a floured surface, stretch and hand-toss 1 ball of pizza dough to a 10.5-inch diameter circle. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: Brush the dough with 1 tbsp olive oil, then spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a 1-inch border.
  4. Step 4: Scatter 4 oz sliced Italian sausage and 1/2 cup each of roasted red and yellow bell peppers evenly over the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, and 2 cloves minced garlic across the toppings.
  6. Step 6: Slide the pizza with parchment onto the preheated stone or sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and scatter 6 fresh basil leaves on top before slicing and serving hot.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Hand-Tossed Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 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 Hand-Tossed Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers?

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 Hand-Tossed Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers?

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 Hand-Tossed Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). 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 Hand-Tossed Spicy Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers?

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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