Pan-Seared Italian Sausage and Bell Pepper Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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A hearty pizza topped with pan-seared Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and melted mozzarella on a crisp golden crust. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pizza dough, Italian sausage links, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Italian cuisine 700 cal/serving

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Ingredients

300 g pizza dough
150 g Italian sausage links
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium yellow bell pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
100 g tomato sauce
150 g mozzarella cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat and add 150 g Italian sausage links sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
Step 2: Slice 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium yellow bell pepper into thin strips, add to the same skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender but still vibrant; season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Roll out 300 g pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle; transfer to a baking sheet.
Step 4: Spread 100 g tomato sauce evenly over the dough, sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano over the sauce.
Step 5: Distribute the cooked sausage rounds and sautéed bell peppers evenly over the sauce.
Step 6: Tear 150 g mozzarella cheese into small pieces and scatter them over the top.
Step 7: Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 8: Remove from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, slice, and serve warm.