Name: Chicago Tavern-Style Sausage Pizza (Standard)
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Store-bought thin pizza dough; 1 pound Mild Italian sausage-ground; 1 cup Canned crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 2 cups Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese-shredded; 1 tablespoon Olive oil

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A straightforward version of the iconic thin-crust, square-cut pizza, perfect for a weeknight meal. Featuring a crispy crust, savory sausage, and simple tomato sauce, baked to a golden finish.

Total 1h

Serves 8 servings

Steps 6

Ingredients 8

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1 pound 450 g Store-bought thin pizza dough
1 pound 450 g Mild Italian sausage-ground
1 cup 240 mL Canned crushed tomatoes
teaspoon 2.5 mL Dried oregano
teaspoon 1.25 mL Garlic powder
teaspoon 1.25 mL Salt
2 cups 220 g Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese-shredded
1 tablespoon 15 mL Olive oil

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel if available, or an inverted baking sheet, for at least 30 minutes.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Sausage Topping until browned and crumbled, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine all Pizza Sauce ingredients. Stir well to combine.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the Pizza Dough to a very thin, approximately 12x16 inch (30x40 cm) rectangle. Carefully transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper.
Lightly brush the rolled dough with Olive Oil. Spread the Pizza Sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Sprinkle half of the shredded Mozzarella cheese, then distribute the cooked sausage evenly over the sauce. Top with the remaining Mozzarella cheese, spreading it edge-to-edge.
Carefully transfer the pizza on the parchment paper to the preheated baking surface. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp, and the cheese is melted and bubbly with some browned spots. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.