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Sausage Mushroom Pesto Pizza

Sausage Mushroom Pesto Pizza is packed with flavor and so easy to make at home! You will be skipping the take out for this homemade version!

Mushroom Pesto Pizza made with HemisFares Pesto Recipe ~ MissintheKitchen.com

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We have always lived a good ways from town, so take out pizza is a rare thing. Homemade pizza however is a regular thing around our house. We love it!

Sausage Mushroom Pesto Pizza with HemisFares Pesto Recipe ~ MissintheKitchen.com #sponsored by @Kroger

Homemade pizza is surprisingly easy, even if you make your own homemade pizza dough and even easier if you pick up a pre-made crust. Sometimes we make individual pizzas and everyone can add their favorite toppings. It’s a great way to get the kids in the kitchen!

HemisFares Pesto Sauce for homemade pizza ~ MissintheKitchen.com

Pesto is the perfect sauce for homemade pizza. Of course it is also delicious in our Creamy Pesto Sausage Pasta and Pesto Chicken Rolls are one of my all time favorites.

Sausage Mushroom Pesto Pizza Recipe ~ MissintheKitchen.com

I cooked Italian sausage and mushrooms for the toppings. You could also use a shredded rotisserie chicken if sausage isn’t your favorite.

Homemade Sausage Mushroom Pesto Pizza ready for the oven from MissintheKitchen.com

I topped it off with a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese and it was ready for the oven!

Homemade Sausage Mushroom Pesto Pizza Recipe from MissintheKitchen.com

The key to really good homemade pizza is a really hot oven. I baked this on the bottom rack and the crust was crispy and delicious.

I made this over the weekend when the whole family was over and they were standing in line at the bar waiting to try a slice. Everyone agreed that this one is a keeper, we will be adding it to the menu often.

We also love this Smoked Sausage Pizza for family pizza night. It’s loaded with homemade sausage and flavorful vegetables. The whole family loves Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza for a budget friendly meal.

If you are looking for a quick and easy pizza idea, these Air Fryer Mini Pizzas will cook in just 4 minutes! Add your favorite toppings and it’s a surefire hit for dinner.

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Sausage Mushroom Pesto Pizza

Sausage Mushroom Pesto Pizza is packed with flavor and so easy to make at home! You will be skipping the take out for this homemade version!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: homemade pizza, pesto pizza, sausage pizza
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • pizza dough for 1 crust
  • 1 4.58 jar HemisFares Pesto alla Genovese
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz mushrooms coarsely chopped
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh basil for garnish *optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Roll out pizza dough and press into pizza pan. Top with Pesto and spread evenly. Set aside.
  • Add Italian sausage to a skillet and cook over medium-high heat, breaking up as it cooks, stirring often until browned and crispy. Pour into a bowl and set aside, discarding any excess grease.
  • Add olive oil to the skillet and return to the burner. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often until mushrooms are soft but are not browned. Mix with sausage and spread over pesto.
  • Top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake on the bottom rack for 20-22 minutes or until crust is browned and cheese is melted.
  • Allow pizza to cool 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.