Whole Wheat Italian Sausage Pizza
Topped with hot Italian sausage, red pepper flakes, and creamy ricotta, this whole wheat pizza is flavorful, satisfying, and lighter than your usual pie. It's easy to prepare, packed with protein, and full of Italian herb goodness.
Ingredients
- 4 oz uncooked hot Italian poultry sausage chicken or turkey
- 1 Boboli 12″ whole wheat pizza crust
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup shredded 2% mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned; drain on paper towels.
- Place crust on baking surface; spread sauce, leaving a ½″ edge.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes, mozzarella, and ricotta dollops.
- Top with sausage, basil, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese bubbles and crust is golden.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/whole-wheat-italian-sausage-pizza/
Notes
- You can use a homemade or store-bought whole wheat crust if preferred.
- Swap basil for arugula after baking for a peppery twist.
- For extra heat, drizzle with chili oil before serving.