Thin-Crust Square Pizza with Italian Sausage and Roasted Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

A thin-crust pizza baked in a square pan topped with spicy Italian sausage, sweet roasted red peppers, and a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheeses. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, warm water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 oz Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp salt. Slowly add 3/4 cup warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. Step 2: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
3. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 475°F. Press the dough into a greased 12x9-inch rectangular baking pan, spreading evenly to the edges.
4. Step 4: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 8 oz Italian sausage, breaking it apart, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
5. Step 5: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, sprinkle 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes.
6. Step 6: Distribute the cooked sausage and 1/2 cup roasted red peppers evenly on the sauce.
7. Step 7: Top with 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese.
8. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust edges are golden brown.
9. Step 9: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.