Description
Pesto Potato Pizza with Sausage is a delicious and hearty twist on traditional pizza. Crispy potatoes, savory sausage, and a vibrant pesto sauce come together on a crispy pizza crust for a flavorful and satisfying meal. Perfect for pizza night or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using store-bought dough, let it rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
- Roll out the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface into your desired shape (round or rectangular).
- Brush the dough with olive oil and spread the pesto sauce evenly over the top, leaving a small border around the edges.
- In a bowl, toss the potato slices with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Layer the potato slices evenly over the pesto-covered dough.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the potatoes, then top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the pizza for 15–20 minutes, or until the crust is golden, the potatoes are tender, and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding roasted garlic to the pesto sauce.
- If you prefer a crispy crust, you can pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding the toppings.
- Feel free to swap out the sausage for a vegetarian alternative, like crumbled tempeh or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pesto pizza, potato pizza, sausage pizza, homemade pizza, unique pizza topping