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Ingredients
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Flatbread or Pizza
Method
Flatbread or Pizza
- 1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
If using store-bought pizza dough, allow it to come to room temperature. If making from scratch, prepare the dough according to your recipe and let it rise until doubled in size.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 3
Prepare the Sausage
Remove the casing from the Molinari sausage and crumble it into small pieces.
- 4
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, typically around ¼ inch thick.
- 5
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- 6
Add Sausage and Seasoning
Evenly distribute the crumbled Molinari sausage over the cheese. Sprinkle the grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on top. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza to add flavor and help with browning.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza onto a baking sheet or pizza stone and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Top with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.