Description
Indulge in the hearty goodness of a Deep-Dish Pizza Pie, featuring layers of savory Italian sausage, zesty tomato sauce, and gooey cheeses all nestled within a golden crust. This Chicago-style pizza pie is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for a cozy night in with loved ones.
Ingredients
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For the Pizza:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal (for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or cast-iron skillet and dust with cornmeal.
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Prepare the sauce: Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble the pizza: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and press it into the prepared pan. Layer half the mozzarella cheese, followed by the sausage-tomato mixture, and then the remaining mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan and brush the crust edges with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the sausage with ground beef or a vegetarian alternative.
- Add sliced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
