Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza with Calabrian Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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A spicy and savory pizza featuring Italian sausage, pepperoni, and a kick of Calabrian chili for a bold flavor profile. This Italian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs Pizza dough, Italian sausage, Pepperoni slices for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz (340g) Pizza dough
3 oz (85g), cooked and crumbled Italian sausage
2 oz (57g) Pepperoni slices
1 tsp (5g) Calabrian chili paste
1/2 cup (120g) San Marzano tomato sauce
4 oz (113g) Fresh mozzarella
1 tbsp (15ml) Olive oil
1/4 tsp Salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the countertop pizza oven to 500°F (260°C) for 15 minutes.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp Calabrian chili paste with 1/2 cup San Marzano tomato sauce and 1/4 tsp salt.
Step 3: On a floured surface, stretch the 12 oz pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, then transfer to a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel.
Step 4: Spread the sauce mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with 3 oz cooked crumbled Italian sausage and 2 oz pepperoni slices.
Step 5: Top with 4 oz sliced fresh mozzarella and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 6: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese bubbles.