Spicy Chorizo Pizza

Ingredients

Pizza dough

1 (store-bought or homemade)

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Tomato sauce

1/2 cup

Chorizo

6 ounces, sliced

Mozzarella cheese

8 ounces, shredded

Red onion

1 small, thinly sliced

Chili flakes

1 teaspoon (or to taste)

Fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup, torn

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to its highest setting, usually around 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.
2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, aiming for a thin crust for a delightful crunch.
3. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
4. Spread the tomato sauce over the olive oil layer, ensuring even coverage.
5. Evenly distribute the sliced chorizo on top of the sauce, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese and thinly sliced red onion.
6. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven or onto the pizza stone. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
7. Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle with chili flakes and fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor.
8. Slice the pizza and serve hot, enjoying the spicy, savory goodness!