Spicy Sausage, Sun Dried Tomato, and Arugula Pizza
This Spicy Sausage Pizza is a flavor explosion! Fresh ingredients come together for a delicious homemade pizza experience.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Pizza:
- 1 large pizza crust store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce your favorite brand or homemade
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend of herbs
- 1 clove garlic thinly sliced
- 1 package spicy sausage (12 ounces)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1 handful fresh arugula leaves
Instructions
Preparation Steps:
- Start by rolling out your pizza crust into a large square on a floured surface, about ½ inch thick.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C), placing the pizza stone in the oven while preheating.
- Drizzle the rolled-out dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded fresh mozzarella generously over the sauce.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the cheese, and distribute the sliced garlic evenly on top.
- Arrange the sliced spicy sausage over the cheese and garlic, distributing it evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes over the pizza.
- Carefully transfer the pizza to your preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Once out of the oven, top the hot pizza with a handful of fresh arugula.
- Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes, then slice into squares and serve hot.
Equipment
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Rolling Pin
- Oven
- Knife and cutting board
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Experiment with toppings like roasted red peppers or olives.
- Heat your pizza stone properly for the best crust texture.