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Spicy Sausage Pizza

A quick and easy homemade pizza topped with spicy sausage, gooey cheese, and a simple tomato sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
550
Protein
28g
Spicy Sausage Pizza
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • ½ lb spicy sausage
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 475°F. Roll out the 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, about 12 inches round.

  2. 2

    Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.

  3. 3

    Crumble 1/2 lb spicy sausage over the sauce, then sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella on top.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano over the pizza. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots, about 12-15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Let cool for 2 minutes, then slice and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • rolling pin
  • baking sheet or pizza stone
  • spatula

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