Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/8 checked
6
servings
3 unit

Pie crusts

pre-baked

1 unit

Green bell pepper

chopped

1 unit

White onion

small, chopped

3 unit

Mushrooms

chopped

0.25 lb

Italian sausage

browned

26 ounce

Spaghetti sauce

your favorite

0.25 lb

Pepperoni

sliced

1 lb

Mozzarella cheese

shredded

Step 1
~6 min

Prebake pie crusts until light golden brown according to package instructions.

Step 2
~6 min

Brown Italian sausage in a skillet.

Step 3
~6 min

Chop green bell pepper, white onion, and mushrooms.

Step 4
~6 min

Brown half of the chopped vegetables with the sausage.

Step 5
~6 min

Remove pie crusts from oven and let them cool.

Step 6
~6 min

Cool the sausage mixture.

Step 7
~6 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the vegetables, sausage, and most of the shredded mozzarella cheese (reserve some for topping).

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 8
~6 min

Add spaghetti sauce to the mixture until it is moist but not sloppy. Aim for a consistency similar to fruit pie filling.

Step 9
~6 min

Fill each prebaked pie crust with the sausage and vegetable filling.

Step 10
~6 min

Top each pie with the reserved mozzarella cheese and sliced pepperoni.

Step 11
~6 min

Bake at 300°F (149°C) until the cheese melts and the pies are warmed through, approximately 30-40 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sausage mixture for extra heat.

Use different types of cheese for a more complex flavor.

Experiment with different vegetables.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

American comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family dinners
Casual gatherings

Occasion Tags

Casual dinner
Family gathering
Game night

Popularity Score

70/100

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