Wood-Fired Italian Sausage and Peppers Pizza

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Hand-stretched pizza topped with spicy Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, and melted mozzarella baked in a wood-fired style. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs pizza dough, Italian sausage, casing removed, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz pizza dough
• 6 oz Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside for 45 minutes to mimic wood-fired heat.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 6 oz Italian sausage and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until peppers soften but retain some crunch. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
4. Step 4: Roll out 12 oz pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12-inch diameter. Spread 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough.
5. Step 5: Scatter cooked sausage, sautéed peppers, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
6. Step 6: Transfer pizza to the hot stone or baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
7. Step 7: Remove from oven and garnish with 6 fresh basil leaves torn over the top. Slice and serve immediately.