Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate homemade pizza night with this irresistible Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza recipe! Featuring a golden, crispy crust topped with zesty tomato sauce infused with Italian seasoning and garlic powder, this pizza boasts layers of bold, savory flavors. Piled high with perfectly browned Italian sausage crumbles, spicy pepperoni slices, and a colorful mix of red onions and green bell peppers, every bite is loaded with hearty goodness. A generous blanket of melted mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese add a rich, cheesy finish, while optional fresh basil leaves bring a pop of freshness. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes in the oven, this pizza offers pizzeria-quality flavor that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether you use homemade dough or a store-bought shortcut, this recipe is bound to satisfy your pizza cravings with its crowd-pleasing combination of ingredients!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made ball or homemade recipe equivalent pizza dough
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 20 slices pepperoni slices
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.5 small green bell pepper
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 5 optional, leaves fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Break it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set aside.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and green bell pepper.

Step 4

On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or pizza peel if using a pizza stone.

Step 5

Brush the dough lightly with olive oil, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Spread the sauce evenly over the pizza dough, avoiding the edges.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 8

Distribute the cooked sausage crumbles evenly over the cheese.

Step 9

Arrange the pepperoni slices over the sausage.

Step 10

Scatter the sliced red onion and green bell pepper over the top.

Step 11

Transfer the pizza to the oven. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza with the parchment paper onto the stone.

Step 12

Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.

Step 13

Remove the pizza from the oven. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if using.

Step 14

Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1085.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2402.2

Total Fat 160.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.6g
Cholesterol 426.3mg	0%
Sodium 5651.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 137.0g	0%

Vitamin D 90.7IU	0%
Calcium 2029.9mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1386.8mg	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: 60.9%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 16.0%