Teresa's Recipes
Caramelized Onion and Italian Sausage Pizza
Embark on a culinary adventure to Italy with this tantalizing homemade pizza. Featuring a golden, crispy crust topped with a rich, robust pizza sauce, this dish is adorned with savory Italian sausage, sweet caramelized onions, and a blanket of gooey, melted mozzarella. A final flourish of freshly grated Parmesan and aromatic basil leaves added after baking completes this masterpiece. This pizza will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy, right from the comfort of your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 batch Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large, thinly sliced Onion
- 1 pound, crumbled Italian sausage
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 2 cups, shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup, freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup, chopped (added after baking) Fresh basil leaves
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 35g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the onions from the skillet and set them aside. In the same skillet, cook the crumbled Italian sausage until it is fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
- On a floured surface, roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness. If you don't have a pizza stone, place the rolled dough onto a baking sheet.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the surface of the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Top the cheese with the caramelized onions and cooked sausage.
- Add a generous dusting of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil on top before slicing and serving. Enjoy your journey to Italy!
Tips
- For an extra crispy crust, preheat your pizza stone in the oven. If you don't have a pizza stone, a baking sheet will work just fine. Freshly grated Parmesan will melt better and provide a richer flavor than pre-packaged varieties. If you don't have fresh basil, dried basil will work in a pinch. Just remember, the flavor is more concentrated, so use less.