Description
A delicious and hearty Deep-Dish Pizza Pie recipe that unlocks ultimate flavor with layers of cheese, sausage, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9-inch deep-dish pizza pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to fit the pan. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the bottom of the dough. Layer the mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta.
- Add the cooked sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, and black olives over the cheese layer.
- In a bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes with oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the tomato mixture over the toppings in the pan.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and add more vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations, such as adding provolone or cheddar for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Deep-Dish Pizza Pie Recipe