Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza
Savor the delightful flavors of Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza, a gourmet treat that elevates your pizza night to new heights. This recipe combines crumbled spicy Italian sausage with creamy ricotta and a drizzle of hot honey, creating an irresistible sweet-heat experience. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this easy-to-make dish promises to impress everyone at the table. With just five straightforward steps, you’ll have a beautifully baked pizza that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Customize it to suit your taste by adjusting toppings and heat levels. Get ready to indulge in this comforting, flavorful dish that offers a delicious balance of savory and sweet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball of pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked spicy Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- Hot honey for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter.
- Transfer the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the base, then sprinkle with mozzarella and crumbled sausage. Add dollops of ricotta on top and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Finish by drizzling hot honey and garnishing with fresh basil before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg