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Sausage Ricotta Hot Honey Pizza

A gourmet white pizza featuring savory Italian sausage, creamy ricotta dollops, and a sticky-sweet spicy hot honey drizzle. A restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American, Modern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 lb pizza dough room temperature
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Toppings
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 0.5 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
Garnish
  • 3 tbsp hot honey store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves only
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Pizza cutter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the crumbled Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stretch the pizza dough into a 12-14 inch circle on a floured surface or parchment paper.
  4. Brush the dough with olive oil and minced garlic.
  5. Top evenly with shredded mozzarella, then the cooked sausage.
  6. Drop teaspoon-sized dollops of ricotta cheese around the pizza.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme.

Notes

Drain the ricotta on paper towels for 10 minutes before using to prevent a watery pizza.