Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza
This pizza features a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with spicy Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, and a drizzle of hot honey.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 ball pizza dough homemade or store-bought
Sauce and Cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cooked spicy Italian sausage crumbled
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Hot honey for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C), placing a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- On a well-floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your preferred thickness.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, then scatter the crumbled spicy sausage on top.
- Spoon dollops of ricotta across the pizza, and sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
Baking
- Drizzle olive oil over everything and carefully slide the pizza onto the hot stone or sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Once out of the oven, finish with a drizzle of hot honey and fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
For the best results, allow your pizza dough to come to room temperature before rolling it out. Don’t skimp on the hot honey as it enhances the flavor. Consider swapping spicy sausage for a milder variety if serving kids.