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Sausage Gorgonzola Pizza

Giada De Laurentiss
This pizza combines delectable sausage, caramelized onions, basil, and gorgonzola cheese. While it's a little meaty, you certainly won't regret making it for friends and family!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 5

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • Flour For Dusting
  • 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Plus extra for Drizzling
  • 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter at Room Temperature
  • 2 Onions Thinly Sliced
  • ¼ Tsp Salt
  • ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 lb Spicy Sausage
  • 1 Ball Pizza Dough
  • ¾ C Gorgonzola Cheese Blue Cheese works in a Pinch
  • ¼ C Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 475°. Dust a baking sheet with flour and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of oil and the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onions, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add sausage. Cook, stirring constantly, about 8 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside to cool.
  • Roll dough out, put on baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. Spread onion mixture, and sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Bake until golden and cheese is melted, 15-17 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with basil.
Keyword Gorgonzola, Pizza, Sausage
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