Deep Dish Pizza with Sausage Garlic and Mozzarella

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Deep Dish Pizza with Sausage, Garlic, and Mozzarella, a hearty, flavor-packed creation that’s perfect for satisfying any pizza craving. Featuring a golden, buttery crust made with a touch of cornmeal for extra texture, this recipe layers rich mozzarella cheese, savory crumbled Italian sausage, and a garlicky tomato sauce infused with oregano and basil. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan, this Chicago-style deep dish pizza is baked to bubbling perfection in just 35 minutes and serves up to six. Whether you’re hosting a weekend gathering or treating yourself to a special dinner, this pizza delivers bold, authentic flavors with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:95 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 400 g All-purpose flour
• 50 g Cornmeal
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 2.25 tsp Active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 240 ml Warm water
• 85 g Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 300 g Italian sausage, crumbled
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 400 g Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 400 g Canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, and salt. In a separate bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in the warm water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

Pour the yeast mixture and the melted butter into the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 3

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Grease a 12-inch deep dish pizza pan with olive oil.

Step 5

While the dough rises, prepare the toppings. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled sausage until browned. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, if using. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes to thicken, and season with salt to taste.

Step 6

Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large circle, big enough to cover the base and sides of your pizza pan. Place the dough in the pan, pressing it firmly into the edges and trimming any excess.

Step 7

Layer the mozzarella cheese on the bottom of the crust, followed by the cooked sausage and garlic-infused tomato sauce. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top.

Step 8

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

Step 9

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2015.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5181.6

Total Fat 299.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 140.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 760.4mg	0%
Sodium 10069.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 411.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.7g
Protein 202.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3682.5mg	0%
Iron 30.6mg	0%
Potassium 3052.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 31.9%