Thin-Crust Pizza with Italian Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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A speedy thin-crust pizza topped with savory Italian sausage, sweet roasted red peppers, and fresh mozzarella cheese. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pizza dough, Italian sausage, casing removed, roasted red peppers, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz pizza dough
6 oz Italian sausage, casing removed
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Roll out 12 oz pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle and transfer to a piece of parchment paper.
Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
Step 4: Crumble 6 oz Italian sausage and evenly distribute over the sauce.
Step 5: Arrange 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers and 6 oz sliced fresh mozzarella on top.
Step 6: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 7: Transfer the pizza on the parchment paper onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
Step 8: Remove from oven and scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves on top before slicing and serving.