For a spicier pizza, use hot Italian sausage or add more crushed red pepper flakes. If you don't have fresh fennel, you can substitute with 1/4 teaspoon of fennel seeds. For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for a few minutes before adding the toppings. Fresh mozzarella can be used to replace the ricotta.
Sausage, Ricotta, and Fennel Pizza
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS13
Elevate your pizza night with this stunning combination of savory sausage, creamy ricotta, and fragrant fennel. This pizza is a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate30 g
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Cholesterol27 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein14 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium683 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat12 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
15 mins
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (15 minutes)
02
Step
8 mins
Prepare the tomato sauce: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, then add the sliced tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and broken down into a chunky sauce, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
03
Step
7 mins
Prepare the sausage and vegetables: Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove the cooked sausage from the pan and set aside. Add the sliced onion and fennel to the pan and cook until softened and slightly caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add the baby spinach and cook until the leaves begin to wilt, about 1 minute.
04
Step
8 mins
Assemble the pizza: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture over the tomato sauce. Dollop the ricotta cheese evenly over the pizza. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.
05
Step
1 mins
Bake the pizza: Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh fennel fronds and additional shaved Parmesan cheese.
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Beryl Legros
Jun 30, 2025This pizza was a huge hit! The fennel adds such a unique and delicious flavor.
Marquis Hessel
Jun 26, 2025I made this for a party, and everyone raved about it. It's so easy to make and tastes amazing!
Marty Emmerich
Jun 15, 2025The combination of sausage, ricotta, and fennel is genius. I'll definitely be making this again.