Sausage Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pizza dough
• ¾ lb Italian sausage
• 15 oz Crushed tomatoes
• 8 oz Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• ½ tsp Garlic powder
• ½ tsp Dried oregano
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black pepper
• ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
• ¼ cup Fresh basil (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper (and red pepper flakes, if using) to make the pizza sauce.
4. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Carefully transfer the dough to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal or a baking sheet.
5. Spread the prepared pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then scatter the cooked sausage over the cheese.
6. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. If using fresh basil, sprinkle it over the pizza after baking.
7. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.