Tuscan Sausage and Pepper Pizza with Balsamic Glaze

Bring the taste of Italy to your kitchen with these homemade pizzas topped with savory Italian pork sausage, colorful bell peppers and melted mozzarella. A hint of Tuscan spice adds warmth, while a drizzle of balsamic glaze provides a sweet-tangy finish.

Ready in under an hour, this recipe uses simple ingredients and fresh pizza dough for a crispy, golden crust. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering, each bite is packed with flavor.

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Ingredients

1 unit Green Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Pizza DoughView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 tablespoon Tuscan Heat SpiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon Balsamic GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

9 ounce Italian Pork SausageView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 ounce Marinara SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F with a rack in the top position (and middle position for 4 servings). Lightly coat a baking sheet (or two for 4 servings) with olive oil. Remove pizza dough from packaging and roll on the sheet to coat all over with oil. Arrange dough balls at least 3 inches apart; cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. After 20 minutes, carefully press and stretch each dough ball into a rough rectangle (about 10 inches long and 5-6 inches wide). If needed, use a rolling pin. Cover again with a towel and let rest another 12 minutes.
3. While dough rests, core, deseed and dice the bell pepper into 1-inch pieces. Halve, peel and cut the onion into ½-inch-thick wedges.
4. Remove sausage from casings if necessary. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add sausage and half the Tuscan Heat Spice (all for 4 servings); cook, breaking up meat, until sausage is browned and cooked through and veggies are tender, 4-6 minutes.
5. After dough has rested, reshape each piece into a larger rectangle. Spread with marinara sauce, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle with mozzarella, then top with sausage and veggie mixture. Bake on top rack until crust is golden and crisp, 14-18 minutes (for 4 servings, bake on top and middle racks; swap positions halfway).
6. Drizzle pizzas with balsamic glaze. Slice and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can substitute with chicken or turkey sausage or use a plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option.

What if I don't have Tuscan Heat Spice?

You can make a substitute by combining dried oregano, basil, rosemary and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Can I prepare the toppings in advance?

Absolutely. Cook the sausage and vegetables ahead of time, then refrigerate. Assemble and bake when ready.