Ultimate Meat Recipe
red sauce, Italian sausage, Prosciutto di Parma, pepperoni, applewood smoked bacon, ham, mozzarella, fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Meats
Cheese and Garnish
Method
Prepare Sauce
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes
Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Simmer Sauce
Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Cook Meats
- 4
Prepare Italian Sausage
In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 5
Cook Bacon
In the same skillet, add the diced applewood smoked bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Prepare Other Meats
Cut the prosciutto, pepperoni, and ham into bite-sized pieces.
Assemble Pizza
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Spread Sauce
Spread a generous layer of the prepared red sauce onto your pizza crust.
- 9
Add Meats
Evenly distribute the cooked Italian sausage, crispy bacon, diced prosciutto, pepperoni, and ham over the sauce.
- 10
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the meats.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 12
Garnish
Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top, slice, and serve hot.