Wood-Fired Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers and Oregano

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Classic Italian-style pizza topped with spicy sausage, sweet roasted red peppers, and fresh oregano on a thin, crisp crust. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 32 minutes pairs room temperature pizza dough, olive oil, casings removed Italian sausage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: On a floured surface, stretch and roll 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, dusting with 2 tbsp cornmeal to prevent sticking.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble and cook 8 oz Italian sausage for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  5. Step 5: Scatter the cooked sausage and 1 cup sliced roasted red bell peppers over the sauce, then sprinkle 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the pizza and season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves.
  7. Step 7: Carefully transfer the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, slice, and serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Wood-Fired Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers and Oregano take to make?

Total time is about 32 minutes (20 min prep + 12 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 and Oregano?

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 room temperature pizza dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Italian Sausage Pizza with Roasted Peppers and Oregano?

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 and Oregano 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 and Oregano?

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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