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Spicy Sausage Ricotta Pizza with Hot Honey Recipe

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This Sausage Ricotta Honey Hot Pizza combines savory spicy Italian sausage, creamy ricotta cheese, and a sweet drizzle of hot honey for the ultimate sweet-heat flavor experience. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy-to-make pizza features a perfectly crispy crust baked on a hot stone or baking sheet and is finished with a touch of fresh basil for an aromatic garnish.

Ingredients

Pizza Base

  • 1 ball of pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Sauce and Cheese

  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce or crushed San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup cooked spicy Italian sausage (crumbled)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Hot honey, for drizzling
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet placed inside to heat up thoroughly—this ensures a crispy crust.
  2. Prepare Dough: On a floured surface, roll out your pizza dough to the desired thickness, tailoring it to your preferred crust style.
  3. Assemble Pizza: Transfer the rolled dough onto a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the base, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
  4. Add Toppings: Scatter the cooked, crumbled spicy Italian sausage across the cheese. Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese evenly over the pizza, then sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you want extra heat. Drizzle olive oil over the assembled toppings.
  5. Bake and Finish: Slide the pizza, along with the parchment paper, onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Once out of the oven, drizzle generously with hot honey and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, allow the pizza stone or baking sheet to preheat fully before baking.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness.
  • Hot honey can be replaced with regular honey mixed with hot sauce if unavailable.
  • Use fresh basil for the best flavor; dried basil will not provide the same aromatic impact.
  • This recipe works well with store-bought or homemade pizza dough.

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