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Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza

A perfect balance of savory, creamy, sweet, and spicy. This homemade pizza features crumbled Italian sausage, dollops of ricotta, and a glossy drizzle of hot honey.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 0.5 cup pizza sauce marinara
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Toppings
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 2 tbsp hot honey or honey mixed with chili flakes
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme for garnish
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it into chunks, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stretch the pizza dough into a 12-14 inch circle on a floured surface or pizza peel.
  4. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a crust border. Top with shredded mozzarella.
  5. Distribute the cooked sausage and spoonfuls of ricotta cheese over the pizza.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.
  7. Remove from oven and immediately drizzle generously with hot honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
  8. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Drain the ricotta slightly if it is very watery to prevent a soggy crust.