St. Louis-Style Thin Crust Pizza with Provel Cheese

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A crispy thin crust pizza topped with a blend of Provel cheese, Italian sausage, and sweet roasted red peppers, inspired by St. Louis’s signature pizza style. This american-inspired pizza ready in about 35 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, (1 packet) instant yeast, (110°F) warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
• 1 cup (110°F) warm water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups Provel cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp for dusting cornmeal

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Stir to mix.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup warm water (110°F) and 2 tbsp olive oil. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Step 3: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside to heat.
5. Step 5: On a floured surface, roll out the dough thinly into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel or parchment paper.
6. Step 6: Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded Provel cheese evenly on top.
7. Step 7: Distribute 1 cup cooked crumbled Italian sausage and 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers over the cheese. Sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes.
8. Step 8: Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is crisp and cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Step 9: Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, slice, and serve.