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Pepper Sausage Pizza

2 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

15 slices

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022
Fresh spinach gives this recipe a tasty twist. That leafy green plus yellow peppers, snow-white mushrooms and tomato sauce make this a colorful addition to your pizza buffet table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Pepper Sausage Pizza
Pepper Sausage Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 3 cups torn fresh spinach
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°. In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast and sugar. Add water; beat until smooth. Add the oil, salt, dried basil, pepper, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 2 cups flour; beat until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high 30 seconds or just until wilted. Uncover and set aside.
  3. Press dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with pizza sauce; sprinkle with 2-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, sausage, onion, spinach, mushrooms and yellow pepper. Top with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Sprinkle with pizza seasoning. Bake 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with fresh basil if desired. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 256 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 744mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.