Description
This hearty deep-dish pizza pie features a savory filling of Italian sausage, bell peppers, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese, all baked in a golden, soft pizza crust. A perfect meal for pizza lovers who want something extra filling!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10 oz) package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage, onion, and bell peppers over medium heat until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Press pizza dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Spoon the sausage mixture into the dough-lined dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the Italian sausage with ground beef or turkey for a leaner version.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
- If you prefer a thicker crust, you can use a 12-inch pie dish instead of a 9-inch one.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes