Meaty Combo Recipe
Pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers and onions
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Ingredients
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Dough & base
Sauce & cheese
Meats & vegetables
Seasoning & finishing
Method
Dough & base
- 1
Preheat and prep dough
Position a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 500°F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes. Lightly dust a work surface with flour. If dough is refrigerated, let it sit 20–30 minutes to relax. Stretch or roll the dough into a 12–14 inch round, maintaining a slightly thicker rim for the crust. Transfer the shaped dough to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly oiled pizza peel. Brush the perimeter with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Sauce & cheese
- 2
Spread 1 cup pizza sauce evenly over the stretched dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella over the sauce, reserving about 1/2 cup for topping after meats are arranged. Sprinkle the grated parmesan evenly over the cheese if using.
Meats & vegetables
- 3
Cook and prepare meats
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the bulk Italian sausage (8 oz). Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 4
Sauté vegetables (optional)
In the same skillet, add a quick spray of oil if needed. Add the thinly sliced green and red bell peppers and the thinly sliced yellow onion. Sauté over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still with bite. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper while cooking. Remove from heat and drain any excess moisture.
- 5
Assemble toppings
Evenly distribute the cooked sausage and pepperoni slices over the cheese layer. Scatter the sautéed bell peppers and onions across the pizza. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella over the top to meld the toppings.
Seasoning & finishing
- 6
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes evenly over the assembled pizza. Lightly season the pizza with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper if desired. Slide the pizza (on parchment) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake at 500°F (260°C) for 8–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned. Rotate halfway through baking for even color.
- 7
Remove pizza from oven and let rest 3–5 minutes. Slice into 8 slices and serve hot.