Wood-Fired Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers
A thin-crust pizza topped with spicy Italian sausage, sweet roasted bell peppers, and melted mozzarella, baked to a golden finish. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 35 minutes pairs pizza dough, casing removed Italian sausage, shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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
- 14 oz pizza dough
- 6 oz, casing removed Italian sausage
- 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
- 8 oz, shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 5 leaves, torn fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 500°F with a pizza stone inside for 45 minutes to get it very hot.
- Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and sauté 3 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 6 oz Italian sausage (removed from casing) and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add sliced 1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow bell pepper, cooking for 6-7 minutes until softened and slightly charred. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Step 4: On a floured surface, roll out 14 oz pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, then transfer to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
- Step 5: Spread 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough, sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
- Step 6: Evenly distribute the cooked sausage and roasted peppers on top, then sprinkle 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese over everything.
- Step 7: Slide pizza onto the hot pizza stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Step 8: Remove pizza from oven and garnish with 5 torn fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Wood-Fired Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 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 Wood-Fired Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers?
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 Wood-Fired Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers?
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 Wood-Fired Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Wood-Fired Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers?
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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