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A classic Chicago-style deep dish pizza with a thick, buttery crust, layered with mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage, and a chunky tomato sauce. This is the ultimate comfort food, baked to golden perfection in a deep pan.
Prepare the Pizza Dough (15 minutes active, 60-90 minutes rising)
Make the Chunky Tomato Sauce (20 minutes)
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A classic Chicago-style deep dish pizza with a thick, buttery crust, layered with mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage, and a chunky tomato sauce. This is the ultimate comfort food, baked to golden perfection in a deep pan.
This american recipe takes 170 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 1474.92 calories per serving with 67.47g of protein, it's a advanced recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Cook the Italian Sausage (10 minutes)
Assemble the Deep Dish Pizza (10 minutes)
Bake and Rest the Pizza (30 minutes baking, 10 minutes resting)
Replace the Italian sausage with 1 lb of sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions. Sauté the vegetables to remove excess moisture before adding them to the pizza.
Add 1 tsp of red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce and use hot Italian sausage instead of mild for an extra kick.
In addition to mozzarella and Parmesan, add layers of sliced provolone and dollops of ricotta cheese for an even richer flavor.
Swap the Italian sausage for cooked, shredded chicken and the tomato sauce for a thick layer of basil pesto. Top with sun-dried tomatoes.
The combination of Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese provides a substantial amount of high-quality protein, essential for muscle repair, immune function, and satiety.
The cooked tomato sauce is a potent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Cooking tomatoes increases the body's ability to absorb this compound, which is linked to promoting heart health.
Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses are excellent sources of calcium, a vital mineral for maintaining strong bones and teeth, as well as supporting proper nerve and muscle function.
The thick crust, made from flour and cornmeal, provides complex carbohydrates that serve as a primary source of energy for the body.
A serving of two large slices contains approximately 850-1000 calories, primarily from the crust, cheese, and sausage. It is a very calorie-dense and satisfying meal.
This pizza is an indulgent dish that is high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. However, it does provide significant protein and lycopene from the cooked tomatoes.
Absolutely. After the initial kneading, you can place the dough in a greased, covered bowl in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. This cold fermentation develops a more complex flavor. Let it sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours before assembling.
The long baking time needed for the thick crust would burn the cheese and toppings if they were on top. Placing the chunky tomato sauce on top acts as a protective layer, allowing the crust to cook through perfectly while the cheese melts below.
A soggy crust is usually caused by a few factors: your sauce was too thin or not cooled completely, you used high-moisture cheese (like fresh mozzarella), or your oven wasn't hot enough. Ensure your sauce is thick and cool, use low-moisture mozzarella, and always preheat your oven fully.