Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot (Print Version)
Spicy sausage, creamy ricotta, and hot honey combine on a crisp golden crust for a bold, flavorful dish.
# Ingredients:
Dough and Base
01 -
1 ball pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
02 -
120 ml pizza sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
Cheeses
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100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
04 -
125 g ricotta cheese
Meat
05 -
115 g cooked spicy Italian sausage, crumbled
Seasonings and Oils
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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15 ml olive oil
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Hot honey, for drizzling
Garnish
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Fresh basil leaves (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to ensure a crispy crust.
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On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to desired thickness and transfer it onto a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet.
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Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
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Distribute the crumbled spicy Italian sausage evenly, then spoon dollops of ricotta cheese across the surface. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
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Drizzle olive oil over the assembled pizza, then transfer it with the parchment paper onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
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Remove from the oven, drizzle hot honey to taste, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Adjust hot honey amount based on spice preference. Use high-quality ricotta for creaminess. Brushing crust with olive oil before baking enhances crunch.