Description
Deep Dish Meatball Pizza is a mouthwatering twist on a classic favorite, featuring a thick, buttery crust filled with savory Italian sausage meatballs, gooey mozzarella cheese, and rich marinara sauce. This indulgent dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, delivering layers of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more. Easy to customize and fun to share, it promises satisfaction in every delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb Italian sausage meatballs (pre-made or homemade)
- 2 cups whole milk mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a deep-dish pizza pan with nonstick spray.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle, about an inch larger than your pan.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan, ensuring it covers the sides.
- Spread marinara sauce over the crust, layer on halved meatballs, followed by mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and garnish with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg