Sausage and Mushroom Pizza with Garlic Butter Crust and Basil Drizzle

These golden-crusted pizzas are loaded with tender sautéed mushrooms, sweet bell pepper and onion, plus savory Italian pork sausage. A buttery, garlicky base holds melty mozzarella and sharp Parmesan and the pies are finished with a fragrant drizzle of basil paste for a bright, herby lift.

Perfect for a fun weeknight dinner or casual gathering, this recipe lets you customize the toppings while enjoying a crispy, homemade crust. The garlic butter brushed on the edges takes it over the top!

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Ingredients

1 unit Green Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Parmesan Cheese BlockView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Pizza DoughView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon FlourView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

9 ounce Italian Pork SausageView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 ounce Marinara SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Button MushroomsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Basil PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust the oven rack to the top position and preheat to 475°F. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Remove the pizza dough from packaging and place on the floured surface. Shape each piece into a ball. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, core, deseed and slice the bell pepper into strips. Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion. Trim and slice the mushrooms into ½-inch-thick pieces. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, onion and mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-6 minutes.
3. After the dough has rested, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently press and stretch each dough ball into a rough oval shape and place on the prepared sheet (you can fit two ovals per sheet). Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for another 15 minutes.
4. Using floured hands, press and stretch the dough into larger ovals, about 10 inches long and 5-6 inches wide. Spread each oval with marinara sauce, then sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with the sautéed vegetables. Grate half of the Parmesan over the top. Lightly brush the edges of the dough with olive oil.
5. Bake the pizzas on the top rack until the crusts are golden brown and crisp, 14-18 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the garlic powder and butter. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until melted, 30-60 seconds. Stir to combine.
6. Once the pizzas are done, brush the edges of the crust with the garlic butter. Drizzle the pizzas with basil paste. Grate the remaining Parmesan over the top. Slice and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use pre-shredded mozzarella?

Yes, but freshly grated mozzarella melts better and gives a creamier texture.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven until crispy.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough balls and refrigerate them overnight. Let them come to room temperature before shaping.