A hearty and cheesy classic deep dish pizza made easy with premade dough, loaded with savory tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of vegetables or meats. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
1 pound premade pizza dough, thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled Italian turkey sausage
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Lightly oil a 12-inch deep dish pizza pan or a cast-iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the premade pizza dough into a circle about 13 inches in diameter and approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared pan, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides to form a deep crust. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
Brush the dough crust evenly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Layer the shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses evenly over the dough base.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the cheese layer.
Distribute the sliced green bell pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and cooked turkey sausage evenly over the sauce.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the toppings.
Sprinkle the dried oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes evenly on top.
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, then slice and serve warm.