Garlic & Fennel Sausage Pizza with Caramelized Onions

A flavorful homemade pizza featuring savory garlic and fennel sausage, sweet caramelized onions, creamy mozzarella, and a touch of olive oil.

Prep Time

25 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

1100 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£2.63/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Italian•Mediterranean

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

1poundPizza Dough(Store-bought or homemade)

£1.50

1poundGarlic and Fennel Sausage(Removed from casing)

£4.00

2Yellow Onions(Thinly sliced)

£0.60

8ouncesMozzarella Cheese(Shredded)

£2.50

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(For cooking onions)

£0.15

1tablespoonOlive Oil(For drizzling)

£0.15

1teaspoonBalsamic Vinegar(Optional, for caramelizing onions)

£0.05

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

OptionalFresh Basil(Chopped, for garnish)

£1.50

As neededAll-purpose flour(For dusting)

£0.05

Total Cost

£10.50

£2.63 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
2.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add balsamic vinegar (if using) during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
3.
While the onions are caramelizing, cook the sausage in a separate skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked and browned. Drain any excess grease.
4.
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape.
5.
Transfer the dough to a pizza peel dusted with flour or cornmeal, or directly onto a baking sheet.
6.
Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the pizza dough. Top with the cooked sausage, then sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
7.
Drizzle the pizza with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
8.
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone (if using) or place the baking sheet in the oven.
9.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
11.
Garnish with fresh basil (optional).

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

1100 kcal / 4602 kJ

Carbs

75g

29% of RDA

Fat

65g

93% of RDA

Protein

55g

110% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

1800 mg

78% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25 g

125% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for 5-7 minutes before adding the toppings.

You can add other toppings to customize your pizza, such as roasted red peppers, mushrooms, or olives.

If you don't have a pizza stone, you can use a baking sheet or a pizza pan.

Caramelizing the onions can take time, but the sweet and savory flavor it adds to the pizza is well worth the effort.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Large Skillet

Pizza Stone (Optional)

Wine Pairings

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