Salsiccia Siciliana (vegan Friendly) Recipe
Margherita pizza with eggplant, Italian sausage, sautéed onions & mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare Eggplant
Slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
- 6
Sauté Eggplant
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the eggplant slices and sauté until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
- 7
Cook Onions
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and the sliced onion. Sauté until translucent and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
- 8
Cook Sausage
Remove sausage from casings and crumble into the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Pizza Assembly
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 10
Shape Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 11
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread marinara sauce evenly over the pizza base. Layer with sautéed eggplant, onions, crumbled sausage, and sprinkle vegan mozzarella cheese on top.
- 12
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the hot oven (or pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
- 13
Garnish and Serve
Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.