Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 ball of pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked spicy Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Finishing
- Hot honey, for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to ensure a hot surface for crisping the crust.
- Prepare Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough to your preferred thickness, shaping it evenly for a consistent bake.
- Assemble Pizza: Transfer the rolled dough onto a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the base, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Scatter the crumbled spicy Italian sausage evenly, then add dollops of ricotta cheese across the pizza. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you want an extra kick.
- Bake Pizza: Drizzle olive oil over the assembled pizza. Carefully transfer the pizza, still on the parchment, onto the preheated stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven. Immediately drizzle hot honey generously over the top for a perfect blend of sweetness and heat. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, then slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey depending on your spice tolerance for a milder or more intense flavor.
- Use a quality ricotta to ensure the creamiest texture and best taste.
- For extra crunch on the crust, brush with olive oil before baking to enhance crispness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
