Easy Spicy Sausage Ricotta Pizza

**Easy Spicy Sausage Ricotta Pizza** is a bold, flavorful take on classic pizza. It solves the problem of making a restaurant-quality pizza at home. After making this many times, I know the key is using high-quality sausage and baking at the right temperature. The crispy crust and melty ricotta make it irresistible. Try my **Easy Lebanese Kafta Recipe** next. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Roll Recipe and Easy Lebanese Kafta Recipe.

What You'll Need for Easy Spicy Sausage Ricotta Pizza

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 pre-made pizza dough
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 8 oz spicy Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp hot honey
• Optional: Fresh basil leaves
• Optional: Cherry tomatoes
• Optional: Shredded Parmesan
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes

How to Make Easy Spicy Sausage Ricotta Pizza

1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a baking sheet or pizza stone inside.
2. Prepare Dough: Roll out dough on a floured surface to fit your baking sheet or stone.
3. Add Sauce: Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
4. Add Toppings: Sprinkle mozzarella, then layer cooked sausage and ricotta cheese.
5. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and bubbly.
6. Finish: Drizzle with hot honey before serving.

Storing & Reheating Easy Spicy Sausage Ricotta Pizza

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Assemble and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

Freezing Easy Spicy Sausage Ricotta Pizza

Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw and reheat in the oven.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1–2 minutes, but crust may get soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Always preheat your oven and baking surface for the best crust.
• Best substitution: If you don't have hot honey, use a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Make-ahead: Assemble the pizza up to 24 hours in advance and bake when ready.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger crowd or freeze portions for later.
• Troubleshooting: If the crust is too dry, brush with a little olive oil before baking.

Easy Spicy Sausage Ricotta Pizza

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free (if using gluten-free dough)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pizza dough
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 8 oz spicy Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella

Seasonings

• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp hot honey

Optional Toppings

• Fresh basil leaves
• Cherry tomatoes
• Shredded Parmesan
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a baking sheet or pizza stone inside.
2. Prepare Dough: Roll out dough on a floured surface to fit your baking sheet or stone.
3. Add Sauce: Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
4. Add Toppings: Sprinkle mozzarella, then layer cooked sausage and ricotta cheese.
5. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and bubbly.
6. Finish: Drizzle with hot honey before serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: Always preheat your oven and baking surface for the best crust.
• Best substitution: If you don't have hot honey, use a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Make-ahead: Assemble the pizza up to 24 hours in advance and bake when ready.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger crowd or freeze portions for later.
• Troubleshooting: If the crust is too dry, brush with a little olive oil before baking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw and reheat in the oven.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1–2 minutes, but crust may get soggy.
• Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sat. Fat: 6g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Spicy Sausage Ricotta Pizza and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!