Gino's East Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Experience the iconic taste of Chicago with Gino's East-inspired Deep Dish Pizza—a culinary masterpiece perfect for satisfying your cravings for authentic Windy City flavors! This thick and buttery crust, made with a hint of cornmeal, serves as the foundation for layers of ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese, savory Italian sausage, and a zesty homemade tomato sauce seasoned with garlic and oregano. Topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and baked to golden perfection, this deep dish delivers hearty comfort in every bite. With a two-hour prep time and a sizzling bake, this recipe is ideal for weekend family gatherings or pizza nights that call for something truly special. Serve your masterpiece straight from the pan for an irresistible, cheesy delight that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:155 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Cornmeal
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 0.25 cups Olive oil
• 0.33 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
• 4 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 pound Italian sausage (crumbled, cooked, and drained)
• 1.5 cups Crushed tomatoes (canned, drained)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-7 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

Add the melted butter, olive oil, salt, cornmeal, and flour to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 3

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease a 12-inch deep-dish pizza pan or cast-iron skillet with olive oil or non-stick spray.

Step 5

Roll out the dough into a large circle and press it into the pan, ensuring the dough comes up the sides to form the deep-dish crust.

Step 6

Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese on the bottom of the crust. Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the cheese.

Step 7

In a bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and garlic powder. Spread the tomato mixture over the sausage layer.

Step 8

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the pizza.

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2312.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6069.6

Total Fat 352.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 155.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 840.2mg	0%
Sodium 10019.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 456.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 22.6g
Protein 249.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3908.2mg	0%
Iron 31.9mg	0%
Potassium 2634.0mg	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: 52.9%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 30.4%