Joe's Favorite Pizza Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Sausage

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set aside.

2. 2

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.

3. 3

   Roll Out the Dough

   On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness (about 12 inches in diameter for a standard pizza).

4. 4

   Assemble the Pizza

   Brush the rolled-out dough with olive oil, then spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface. Sprinkle the cooked sausage and pepperoni slices on top, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.

5. 5

   Bake the Pizza

   Carefully transfer the assembled pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

6. 6

   Slice and Serve

   Remove the pizza from the oven, allow it to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice into wedges and serve hot.