Sweet & Spicy Sausage Ricotta Honey Pizza
A unique twist on classic pizza featuring a crispy crust topped with beef sausage, creamy ricotta, and a drizzle of hot honey for a delightful balance of savory and sweet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pizza dough
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cooked beef sausage, sliced
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Prepare the pizza dough and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Spread the ricotta evenly over the shaped dough.
- Add the sliced cooked beef sausage on top of the ricotta.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the pizza.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious pizza!
Notes
Consider serving with a side salad for a refreshing balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pizza, sausage, ricotta, honey, spicy, comfort food