Low Sodium Sausage Pizza Slice

Satisfy your pizza cravings while keeping your sodium intake in check with this irresistibly flavorful Low Sodium Sausage Pizza Slice. Made with hearty whole wheat pizza dough and topped with a homemade low-sodium tomato sauce, this recipe combines health-conscious ingredients with bold, Italian-inspired flavors. The star of the show is the custom-made sausage, seasoned with garlic powder, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. A colorful medley of green bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, along with melty low-sodium mozzarella, crowns this nutritious masterpiece. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, this pizza is a wholesome option for family dinners or casual gatherings. Indulge guilt-free and enjoy a slice of pizza that doesn’t skimp on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
• 8 ounces Ground pork
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Low-sodium tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste (no salt added)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (low sodium)
• 0.5 Green bell pepper, sliced
• 0.5 Onion, sliced
• 0.5 cup Mushrooms, sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage mixture and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside once cooked.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, combine low-sodium tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, and dried basil. Heat over low heat until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Roll out the whole wheat pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.

Step 6

Transfer the dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.

Step 7

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough.

Step 8

Top with the cooked sausage, green bell pepper slices, onion slices, mushrooms, and low-sodium mozzarella cheese.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1315.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2737.2

Total Fat 115.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 332.3mg	0%
Sodium 2429.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 274.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.8g	0%
Total Sugars 27.7g
Protein 169.2g	0%

Vitamin D 58.3IU	0%
Calcium 2036.2mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 2157.5mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 39.0%