Filippo Berio

Sausage and Pepper Whole Wheat Pizza

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 37 min

Total Time: 47 min

Servings: 6

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • 2 spicy Italian sausages
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornmeal
  • 1 lb whole wheat pizza dough
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Filippo Berio Classic Balsamic Glaze
  • 1/4 cup torn fresh basil

RECIPE DIRECTIONS

    • Remove sausages from casing. In skillet set over medium-high heat, cook sausage meat for 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from skillet; set aside. Sauté onion for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden and softened.
    • Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease 15- x 10-inch baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. On lightly floured surface, stretch and roll out dough pizza dough to size of pan. Transfer to baking sheet.
    • Spread sauce over dough. Top with sausage, onion and red pepper; sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over top. Bake for about 25 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Drizzle with balsamic glaze; sprinkle with basil.

     

    Tips:

    • Replace spicy Italian sausage with mild Italian sausage if desired.
    • Switch up the cheese with provolone or Fontina, or a pizza cheese blend.