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    Home » Recipes » Main Dishes » Italian Pizza Recipe

    Published: Jun 10, 2020 · Modified: Mar 3, 2021 by Jessica Robinson · This post may contain affiliate links

    Italian Pizza Recipe

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    Homemade pizza on wooden pizza paddle
    homemade pizza with sliced Italian sausage, and golden cooked crust on wooden pizza paddle, red handle pizza cutter to left

    Homemade pizza is easy to make with only a few simple ingredients with either homemade or store-bought pizza dough. I’m sharing with you my mom’s Italian Pizza recipe.

    Italian style pizza with sliced sausage links on top, browned cheese, topped with fresh basil leaf.

    Simple homemade meals were a big part of my childhood and really fond memories. Once a week, my mom made Homemade Pizza Dough and made Italian Style Pizza.

    I mean, doesn’t this pizza look delicious?! Be sure and try my Cast Iron Pizza. Italian pizza has a thin crust with simple flavors and is cooked in a very hot oven.

    Homemade Italian style pizza with pieces of sweet sausage and basil leaves in the center

    Many times, my mom would make homemade marinara sauce. But, most of us simply do not have that kind of time on our hands. Sometimes I use store-bought sauce with this homemade pizza recipe because quality, taste, and texture are so important. (use whatever brand you prefer)

    homemade Italian style pizza dough with shredded mozzarella

    Technique for cooking pizza on pizza stone

    Step 1: Place the ceramic pizza stone into the oven. Preheat the oven to 550 degrees F.

    Step 2: Use a small handful of cornmeal on the wooden paddle for the pizza dough not to stick.

    Step 3: Quickly pull the pizza paddle back and forth to make sure the pizza dough doesn’t stick to the paddle.

    Step 4: Use this same motion to quickly and carefully slide the pizza off and onto the preheated stone.

    homemade pizza dough rolled out on a wooden paddle

    You can either make your own homemade pizza dough or use store-bought. Find store-bought pizza dough in the deli section with cheeses or in the freezer section with breads.

    homemade pizza dough rising on butcher block

    How to make Homemade Italian-Style Pizza:

    Step 1: Use a rolling pin to roll the pizza dough into a 12-14-inch diameter. Sprinkle a wooden pizza paddle with a few tablespoons of yellow cornmeal. Place the rolled out dough on top.

    Quickly pull back and forth to ensure the pizza dough doesn’t stick to the wooden paddle. (You can also use your hands to gently pull the pizza dough to your desired shape)

    Step 2: Use the back of a tablespoon to spread the olive oil on the dough, leaving 1 to 1 ½-inches of crust without oil.

    Step 3: Repeat with tomato sauce. Pull the paddle back and forth after placing each topping, ensuring your dough does not stick.

    step images of making homemade pizza

    Step 4: Add your choice of toppings and cheese. Quickly slide the uncooked pizza onto the hot pizza stone. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown. 

    Toppings for Homemade Pizza

    My mom always used Italian sweet sausage links on homemade pizza. Brown the sausage links over medium to low heat in a cooking pan. Use tongs to turn the sausage as it browns. Cook it partially, and slice it. It will finish cooking on your pizza.

    homemade Italian style pizza with pieces of sweet sausage

    Tools you’ll need for making Italian Pizza:

    • Pizza Stone: A ceramic pizza stone helps the crust become crunchy on the outside and stay soft on the inside. It helps retain the heat and distribute it evenly as the pizza cooks. Here’s the Pizza Stone I love!

    • A pizza peel (or also called a pizza paddle) is used to slide the uncooked pizza onto the hot pizza stone. Aluminum or wooden will work. Though I personally prefer wood. Here’s the pizza peel I love!

    Italian style pizza cooked on wooden pizza peel with red handled pizza cutter to left

    For more great dinner recipes be sure and try Taco Pizza, French Meat Pie, Sausage Soup Recipe, and Mexican Shredded Chicken.

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    Italian Pizza Recipe

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time22 mins
    Italian Pizza has a thin crust, simple flavors and cooked in a very hot oven on a pizza stone.
    Course: Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 557kcal
    Author: Jessica Robinson

    Ingredients

    Italian Style Pizza

    • 1 pizza dough homemade or store-bought
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ cup tomato sauce
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or pizza-blend cheese
    • 2 links sweet sausage partially cooked and sliced
    • Italian seasoning to taste
    • Parmesan cheese for topping

    Instructions

    Italian Style Pizza

    • Place a pizza stone into the oven and preheat to 550 degrees F.
    • Roll the pizza dough into a 12-14-inch circle. Sprinkle a wooden pizza paddle with a few tablespoons of yellow cornmeal. Place the rolled out dough on top. Quickly pull back and forth to ensure the pizza dough doesn’t stick to the wooden paddle.
    • Use the back of a tablespoon to spread the olive oil on the dough, leaving1 to 1 ½-inches of crust without oil. Repeat with Barilla Savory Tomato sauce. Pull the paddle back and forth after placing each topping, ensuring your dough does not stick.
    • Add your choice of toppings and cheese. Quickly slide the uncooked pizza onto the hot pizza stone. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown. Turn the pizza once during the cooking process. To do this, simply pick it up with the wooden pizza paddle and slightly turn the entire pizza as you carefully slide it back onto the pizza stone.
    • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Slice with a pizza cutter and enjoy.

    Recipe Notes

    Partially cook Italian sausage links in a pan and slice about ½-inch thick. They will finish cooking on the pizza.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1452mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Laura says

      April 17, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Your pizza dough for this recipe was perfect. And the pizza – so easy! Who needs to order in when you can whip up a pizza so quickly?

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        April 17, 2020 at 9:50 pm

        Thanks so much Laura!

        Reply
    2. Lisa Hatfield says

      April 16, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Jessica! I made you pizza dough recipe and it is incredible! I love this idea of Italian pizza, will be making this on Saturday!

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        April 16, 2020 at 4:46 pm

        Don’t you just love homemade pizza!? Thanks Lisa!

        Reply
    3. Andrea Metlika says

      September 24, 2019 at 7:14 pm

      This pizza looks so delicious. I love the ooey gooey cheese on top! I need to find this new Barilla flavor. I’ve never tried it.

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        September 24, 2019 at 7:17 pm

        Thanks so much Andrea!

        Reply
    4. Jessica Robinson says

      September 24, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks Kristine!

      Reply
    5. Romina says

      September 24, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      I love making Pizza at home! It’s so satisfying. I’ll need to keep an eye out for those Barilla sauces!

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        September 24, 2019 at 7:01 pm

        Thanks so much Romina! Hope you enjoy this delicious pizza.

        Reply
    6. Lisa Bryan says

      September 24, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      Love how easy and classic this recipe is. Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        September 24, 2019 at 7:01 pm

        Thanks so much Lisa! Glad you stopped by!

        Reply
    7. Gloria says

      September 24, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      We love homemade pizza. Hubby coulde eat it every day!! I know he would love this for dinner tonight. Mabye I should surprise him. This sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        September 24, 2019 at 7:02 pm

        Thanks for kind words Gloria!

        Reply

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