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Easy Hearty Pizza Pie Recipe

Easy Hearty Pizza Pie Recipe

This deep-dish pizza pie layers zesty sausage, pepperoni, and melty cheese under a crisp, golden crust. Big pizzeria flavor with easy weeknight steps.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 0.75 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 0.75 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1.5 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1.5 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt divided, to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1.25 lb fresh pizza dough at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp cornmeal for dusting pan
  • 1.25 cup pizza sauce
  • 2.25 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 oz pepperoni slices
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Brush a 9–10 inch cast-iron skillet or deep pie dish with 1 tsp oil and dust with cornmeal.
  • Warm 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms with a pinch of salt until tender, 5–6 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds. Return sausage to pan and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Stretch dough into a 12-inch round. Press into prepared pan, letting the edges climb up the sides to form a rim.
  • Scatter half the mozzarella over the dough. Spoon on pizza sauce. Add sausage–veggie mixture and pepperoni. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Brush exposed crust with a little oil. Bake 24–28 minutes, until crust is deep golden and cheese is bubbling.
  • Let rest 10 minutes. Sprinkle with basil, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

Variation: Add dollops of ricotta under the sauce for a creamier, stuffed-pizza vibe, or swap sausage for sautéed spinach and olives for a veggie version. Storage: Refrigerate slices in an airtight container up to 4 days; reheat covered at 375°F until hot.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Hearty Pizza Pie Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.