Wood-Fired Pizza with Italian Sausage and Roasted Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Hand-stretched pizza topped with spicy Italian sausage, sweet roasted bell peppers, and fresh mozzarella baked on a wood-fired stone for a crispy crust. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pizza dough, Italian sausage, casings removed, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 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

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 8 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a wood-fired pizza oven or conventional oven with a pizza stone to 500°F for at least 45 minutes to ensure a crisp crust.
2. Step 2: Slice 1 red bell pepper and 1 yellow bell pepper into thin strips. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt, then roast on a baking sheet in the oven for 15 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
3. Step 3: In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 8 oz Italian sausage (casings removed). Crumble and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
5. Step 5: Distribute cooked sausage, roasted peppers, and 8 oz sliced fresh mozzarella evenly over the sauce. Sprinkle 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp black pepper on top.
6. Step 6: Transfer the pizza to the preheated stone and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
7. Step 7: Remove pizza from oven and scatter 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves over top. Let rest for 3 minutes before slicing and serving.