Italian sausage & prosciutto pizza

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled
• 4-6 slices prosciutto
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Olive oil for drizzling
• Cornmeal for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.
2. Prepare the Dough:
   • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
3. Cook the Italian Sausage:
   • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Assemble the Pizza:
   • Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
   • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
   • Distribute the cooked Italian sausage evenly over the cheese.
   • Arrange the slices of prosciutto on top of the sausage.
   • Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the prosciutto and sausage.
   • Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and dried oregano over the toppings.
5. Bake the Pizza:
   • If using a pizza stone, transfer the pizza to the preheated stone. If using a baking sheet, place the sheet in the preheated oven.
   • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Finish and Serve:
   • Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
   • Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and scatter fresh basil leaves.
   • Slice and serve warm.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 900mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 5g

Enjoy your Italian Sausage & Prosciutto Pizza, a delightful combination of flavors perfect for any pizza night!