Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza

How to Make Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs pizza dough
• 4 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 cup bell peppers
• 28 oz tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add 1 medium chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

3. 3

   Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 lb of Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking the sausage into small pieces, until browned.

4. 4

   Stir in 1 cup of chopped bell peppers, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peppers are slightly tender.

5. 5

   Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

6. 6

   Roll out 2 lbs of pizza dough on a floured surface into a large circle. Transfer the dough to a 14-inch deep dish pizza pan, pressing it up the sides.

7. 7

   Layer 2 cups of mozzarella cheese evenly on the bottom of the dough.

8. 8

   Spread the sausage and vegetable mixture over the cheese.

9. 9

   Pour 28 oz of tomato sauce over the sausage mixture, spreading it evenly.

10. 10

    Top the sauce with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

11. 11

    Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top of the pizza.

12. 12

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

13. 13

    Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

14. 14

    Serve hot and enjoy your Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza!