Spicy Sausage and Gorgonzola Pizza

Health score
14%
Spicy Sausage and Gorgonzola Pizza
45 min.
6
499kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our Spicy Sausage and Gorgonzola Pizza, a sensational culinary masterpiece that perfectly balances bold flavors and satisfying textures. Imagine sinking your teeth into a golden, crispy thin crust topped with savory Italian hot sausage, creamy Gorgonzola cheese, and a vibrant medley of fresh basil and green bell pepper. Each bite is an explosion of taste that exemplifies classic Italian pizzaiolo craftsmanship.

This delightful dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 45 minutes—but it also serves as a delightful centerpiece for lunch or dinner gatherings. The tangy marinara sauce acts as the perfect base, while the combination of salty Kalamata olives and rich melted mozzarella cheese creates layers of flavor that are sure to impress even the most discerning foodies.

Perfect for pizza night or a casual dinner party, this recipe serves six and is packed with a satisfying caloric count of 499 kcal per serving, making it a wholesome indulgence. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a beginner eager to impress, this Spicy Sausage and Gorgonzola Pizza will elevate your culinary repertoire and keep everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

  •  bell pepper green halved thin
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh thinly sliced
  • ounces gorgonzola crumbled
  • 12 ounces ground sausage italian hot
  • 0.3 cup kalamata olives black pitted halved
  • 1.3 cups tomatoes refrigerated
  • ounces mozzarella cheese grated
  • 10 ounce uncook pizza crust thin

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F. Sauté sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat until just cooked through, breaking into 1/2-inch pieces with back of spoon, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain off fat; set sausage aside.
  3. Place pizza crust on rimless baking sheet. Leaving 3/4-inch plain border, spread 1 cup sauce over crust. Top with 3/4 cup mozzarella, 3/4 of basil, sausage, 1/2 cup Gorgonzola, olives, 1/2 cup mozzarella, bell pepper and 1/2 cup Gorgonzola.
  4. Drizzle remaining 1/4 cup sauce over.
  5. Bake pizza until crust is crisp and topping is heated through, about 13 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories499kcal
Protein18.39%
Fat56.98%
Carbs24.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.5
Glycemic Load
1.49
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.281739100166%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
3.77mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:499.36kcal
24.97%
Fat:31.77g
48.88%
Saturated Fat:14.29g
89.29%
Carbohydrates:30.9g
10.3%
Net Carbohydrates:27.85g
10.13%
Sugar:4.81g
5.34%
Cholesterol:75.93mg
25.31%
Sodium:1362.65mg
59.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.07g
46.14%
Vitamin C:68.85mg
83.46%
Selenium:21.18µg
30.26%
Calcium:293.79mg
29.38%
Phosphorus:268.28mg
26.83%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
26.26%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
22.14%
Vitamin B12:1.29µg
21.42%
Vitamin A:946.06IU
18.92%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.15%
Iron:2.97mg
16.49%
Zinc:2.44mg
16.28%
Vitamin K:16.68µg
15.88%
Vitamin B3:2.98mg
14.89%
Potassium:508.48mg
14.53%
Fiber:3.05g
12.18%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.8%
Copper:0.18mg
9.05%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
9.01%
Vitamin B5:0.89mg
8.91%
Magnesium:34.5mg
8.62%
Folate:27.05µg
6.76%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious