Pan-Baked Deep Dish Sausage Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A hearty pan-baked deep dish pizza loaded with spicy sausage and melty mozzarella, delivering a satisfying Chicago-style experience at home. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 45 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp active dry yeast
3/4 cup, 110°F warm water
2 tbsp, plus extra for greasing pan olive oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
8 oz Italian sausage, casing removed
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup pizza sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, dissolve 1 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tsp sugar in 3/4 cup warm water (110°F). Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Step 2: Add 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir and knead for 5-6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 3: Lightly oil a deep 10-inch round pan with olive oil. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a skillet over medium heat, cook 8 oz Italian sausage, breaking it apart, for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
Step 5: Layer 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the dough in the pan, then spread 1 cup pizza sauce over the cheese.
Step 6: Top with the cooked sausage, sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tsp dried oregano.
Step 7: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Step 8: Let the pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.