Italian Sausage and Roasted Pepper Flatbread

This Italian Sausage Flatbread is a delicious mashup of pizza night and rustic antipasto flavors — smoky roasted peppers, juicy Italian sausage, melty mozzarella, and fresh basil all layered over a crisp, golden flatbread. It’s simple, satisfying, and customizable with your favorite toppings or cheese blends.

Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, an easy appetizer for guests, or a cozy Friday night bite, this flatbread delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Pair it with a green salad and a glass of wine and you’ve got a restaurant-worthy meal — no delivery required.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Ready in under 30 minutes

1. Uses store-bought flatbread for convenience

2. Balanced mix of savory, creamy, and fresh

3. Perfect for slicing and sharing

4. Easy to customize or make vegetarian

Final Thoughts:

This Italian Sausage and Roasted Pepper Flatbread is fast, flavorful, and endlessly customizable — the kind of recipe you’ll keep in your back pocket for lazy nights or casual entertaining. It’s rich in flavor, easy to make, and a total crowd-pleaser.

Yield: 2-4 servings (makes 2 flatbreads)

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Italian Sausage and Roasted Pepper Flatbread

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

This Italian Sausage Flatbread is a delicious mashup of pizza night and rustic antipasto flavors — smoky roasted peppers, juicy Italian sausage, melty mozzarella, and fresh basil all layered over a crisp, golden flatbread. It’s simple, satisfying, and customizable with your favorite toppings or cheese blends.

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Ingredients

• 2 store-bought flatbreads or naan
• ¾ lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
• 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade), sliced
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or fresh mozzarella slices
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
• Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place a pizza stone inside to preheat.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed. Set aside.
3. Brush flatbreads lightly with olive oil and rub with minced garlic for a flavorful base. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Top each flatbread with mozzarella, cooked sausage, and roasted pepper slices. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like heat.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the edges of the flatbread are golden and crisp.
6. Remove from the oven and top with torn fresh basil. Optionally drizzle with balsamic glaze. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Try it vegetarian: Use sautéed mushrooms or eggplant instead of sausage

Add onions: Caramelized onions add sweetness and depth

Change the cheese: Try fontina, provolone, or burrata for variety

No flatbread? Use pizza dough, lavash, or pita instead

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1025

Sugar

2 g

Protein

48 g

Fat

80 g

Carbs

29 g

Sat. Fat

31 g

Cholesterol

196 mg

Fiber

4 g

Net carbs

25 g

Sodium

2914 mg

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.