Sheet Pan Pizza with Sausage and Mozzarella Recipe
This Sheet Pan Pizza recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy homemade pizza with minimal effort. Using store-bought dough and sauce speeds up the process, creating a delicious and satisfying meal ready in just 35 minutes. It’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Meat
- 3/4 pounds ground sweet or mild Italian sausage
Dough & Base
- 16 ounces pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal for the pan
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pizza evenly.
- Cook Sausage: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces. Cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 13×9-inch sheet pan with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle an even layer of cornmeal over the pan to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough and gently stretch it to fit the sheet pan. If it resists stretching, allow it to rest for 5 minutes before trying again.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer the cooked sausage evenly on top. Finish with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden and the crust is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy your delicious sheet pan pizza!
Notes
- Store leftover sheet pan pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use store-bought dough and sauce to save time without sacrificing flavor.
- You can substitute Italian sausage with other toppings like pepperoni or vegetables for variation.
- Letting the dough rest if it’s difficult to stretch helps prevent it from snapping back.
