Sausage, Ricotta, and Fennel Pizza

Sausage, Ricotta, and Fennel Pizza is a delicious and savory combination of flavors that is sure to please any pizza lover. This unique pizza features a flavorful and aromatic blend of Italian sausage, creamy ricotta cheese, and fragrant fennel, creating a mouthwatering and satisfying meal.

Sausage, Ricotta, and Fennel Pizza
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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

1 pizza

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) package prepared pizza crust
½ pound bulk hot Italian sausage
½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
½ bulb fennel, thinly sliced
½ cup baby spinach leaves
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring often, until tomatoes have mostly broken down, about 5 minutes. Spread tomato mixture over the pizza crust.

Step 3

Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Remove cooked sausage from the pan and set aside, reserving grease in the pan. Add onion and fennel to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until leaves begin to wilt, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Spread sausage and vegetable mixture over tomato-covered crust. Scatter dollops of ricotta cheese on top. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and top is beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277

Calories

12g

Fat

30g

Carbs

14g

Protein

Complement

The Italian sausage brings a rich and robust flavor to the pizza, complemented perfectly by the creamy and slightly tangy ricotta cheese. The addition of fennel adds a subtle hint of sweetness and a delightful crunch, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether enjoyed as a main course or as a shared appetizer, Sausage, Ricotta, and Fennel Pizza is a crowd-pleasing dish that is sure to become a new favorite. With its irresistible combination of ingredients and bold flavors, this pizza is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their pizza night experience.