Sheet Pan Spicy Italian Sausage and Pineapple Pizza

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A vibrant pizza baked on a sheet pan featuring spicy Italian sausage, sweet pineapple chunks, and melted mozzarella cheese. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 36 minutes pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, spicy Italian sausage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 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: 16 min Serves 3 Italian cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Roll out 300 g pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12x14 inch rectangle and transfer it onto the prepared sheet pan.
  3. Step 3: Spread 100 g tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border.
  4. Step 4: Remove the casing from 150 g spicy Italian sausage and crumble it evenly over the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Scatter 100 g pineapple chunks and 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano.
  7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes until the crust edges are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Step 8: Let cool for 3 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Spicy Italian Sausage and Pineapple Pizza take to make?

Total time is about 36 minutes (20 min prep + 16 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 Sheet Pan Spicy Italian Sausage and Pineapple Pizza?

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 Sheet Pan Spicy Italian Sausage and Pineapple Pizza?

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 Sheet Pan Spicy Italian Sausage and Pineapple Pizza for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Sheet Pan Spicy Italian Sausage and Pineapple Pizza?

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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