Sausage & Pumpkin Flatbread Recipe
housemade Italian sausage with fennel & sage, roasted pumpkin & Calabrian chili sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, sage, lemon zest
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Ingredients
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Flatbread Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage, fennel seeds, and chopped sage. Cook until the sausage is browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Pumpkin Mixture
In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree with Calabrian chili paste, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 4
Assemble the Flatbread
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Carefully transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper. Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the dough, followed by dollops of ricotta, the cooked sausage, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
- 5
Bake the Flatbread
Carefully slide the flatbread (with parchment) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Finish and Serve
Remove the flatbread from the oven and drizzle with olive oil. Allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve hot.
