Marinara / Shredded Mozzarella / Ground Sausage / Roasted Garlic / Roasted Red Bell Peppers Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

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

2. 2

   Cook the Sausage

   In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

3. 3

   Prepare the Garlic

   Roast the garlic by wrapping cloves in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until soft. Once cool, squeeze the roasted garlic out of the skins.

4. 4

   Roll Out the Dough

   On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Assemble the Pizza

   Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Add the cooked sausage, roasted garlic, and roasted red bell peppers evenly across the pizza.

6. 6

   Season and Bake

   Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves over the toppings. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

7. 7

   Serve

   Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot.