Pepperoni & Sausage Recipe
red sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Toppings
Crust
Method
Preparation of Sauce
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in dried oregano, salt, black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Simmer Sauce
Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Cooking Sausage
- 4
Brown Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small pieces, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Assembling Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
- 6
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 7
Spread Sauce
Spread the prepared red sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 8
Add Toppings
Distribute the cooked sausage and pepperoni slices over the sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Garnish with Basil
Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves before slicing.