Get ready to transform your pizza night from ordinary to extraordinary! This isn't just another pizza recipe - it's a culinary journey that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Imagine sweet, slowly caramelized onions, perfectly crispy sausage, and fragrant fresh basil all nestled on a golden, crisp pizza crust. This recipe is the secret weapon that will elevate your home cooking and impress even the most discerning food lovers.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cooked sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating to ensure a crispy crust.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and deeply caramelized, approximately 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper during cooking.
- While onions are caramelizing, prepare the sausage by cooking it in a separate pan until fully browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness, aiming for a 12-14 inch round shape.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza pan or parchment-lined baking sheet if not using a pizza stone.
- Spread the caramelized onions evenly across the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- Sprinkle the crumbled sausage over the onions, followed by an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza.
- Let the pizza cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice and serve hot.
Tips
- Take your time caramelizing the onions - low and slow is the key to developing deep, rich flavor. Don't rush this step!
- Use a pizza stone if possible to achieve a crispy, restaurant-quality crust. If you don't have one, a preheated baking sheet works well too.
- Make sure to drain excess fat from the sausage to prevent a soggy pizza base.
- Fresh basil is crucial - add it immediately after baking to preserve its vibrant flavor and aroma.
- Let the pizza rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the cheese to set and make slicing easier.
- For extra flavor, consider brushing the crust edge with garlic-infused olive oil before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 812kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 70mg
