1-Getting started with your Spicy Sausage Pizza recipe: First, set it to 475°F and place the rack in the lower middle spot for even baking. This step helps achieve that ideal crispness we all love in a great pizza.

2-Next, shape your ½ pound of pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured, non-stick sprayed pan: Roll it out carefully to your preferred thickness, setting the base for all the tasty toppings. Then, spread the ½ cup of marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch edge for a nice crust.

3-Layer on the 12 ounces of cooked, crumbled spicy sausage, followed by the ¼ cup of thinly sliced onion and ¼ cup of thinly sliced mini sweet peppers. Top it all with 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese for that gooey melt. Bake for 15-17 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure golden perfection.

4-After baking, drizzle on the 1 tablespoon of chili oil and sprinkle the 1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper flakes. Let it cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before slicing.