Name: Roots Salad Kitchens 18 SUPREME PIZZA Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 to taste pizza dough (store-bought or homemade); 1 tbs olive oil; 3 tbs pizza sauce (marinara); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tbs grated parmesan (optional); 3 oz Italian sausage (mild or hot), casing removed and crumbled; 20 to taste pepperoni slices; 1 cup green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 3 oz mushrooms, cleaned and sliced; 1 cup black olives, sliced; 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional); 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp black pepper

Mozzarella Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, Green Bell Pepper, Black Olives, Mushrooms

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating. If using a baking sheet, lightly oil or line with parchment.

Preheat

Stretch or roll the pizza dough to a 12–14 inch round on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Transfer to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal or to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the edge lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil to help browning.

Prepare dough

Spread 3 tablespoons pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2- to 1-inch border for the crust.

Sauce

Evenly sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of the shredded mozzarella over the sauce, reserving about 1/2 cup to finish after toppings for better melt and browning. If using, scatter the 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan lightly over the cheese.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook the 3 oz of Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat and blot with paper towel. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Cook sausage

Arrange pepperoni slices evenly across the cheese. If you prefer crispier pepperoni, briefly pan-fry slices in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes per side before placing on the pizza.

Add pepperoni

Toss sliced green pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and optional red onion with 1/8 tsp black pepper and a light pinch of salt to season. Spread them evenly over the cheese and meats so toppings are balanced and not piled too high (this prevents sogginess).

Prepare vegetables

Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup mozzarella over the toppings to help bind them. Lightly dust the pizza with 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference).

Top & season

Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake at 475°F (245°C) for 10–14 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and slightly browned. Rotate halfway through for even baking.

Bake

Remove pizza from oven and let rest 3–5 minutes to allow cheese to set. If desired, finish with an extra sprinkle of grated Parmesan. Slice into 8 pieces and serve hot.

Rest & slice

pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

olive oil

pizza sauce (marinara)

shredded mozzarella cheese

grated parmesan (optional)

Italian sausage (mild or hot), casing removed and crumbled

pepperoni slices

green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

black olives, sliced

red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

dried oregano

crushed red pepper flakes

salt

black pepper

18 SUPREME PIZZA

Make 18 SUPREME PIZZA Recipe in just 40m. Mozzarella Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, Green Bell Pepper, Black Olives, Mushrooms

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