Meat Lovers Recipe
Italian fennel sausage, pepperoni, red onion, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Vegetables
Cheese
Other
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for cooking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Sausage
Remove the casing from the Italian fennel sausage and crumble it into a skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 3
Slice the Vegetables
While the sausage is cooking, slice the red onion thinly. Set aside. Chop the fresh basil roughly.
- 4
Prepare the Cheese
Grate the mozzarella and parmesan cheese if not pre-grated.
Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Dough
Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 6
Add the Sauce (Optional)
If using pizza sauce, spread a thin layer over the dough. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
Evenly distribute the crumbled sausage over the pizza dough. Then, add the pepperoni slices, followed by the sliced red onion.
- 8
Add Cheese and Season
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the top, followed by the parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cooking
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the top. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
