Sausage Ricotta Pepperoni Pizza

• Meat

  • 1/2 cup Pepperoni
  • 8 oz Sweet italian sausage

• Produce

  • 1/4 cup Basil, leaves

• Condiments

  • 1 (8-ounce can Pizza sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Cornmeal, yellow

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 13.8-ounce can Classic pizza crust, refrigerated

• Dairy

  • 8 1-ounce slices Mozzarella cheese, fresh
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 (13.8-ounce can) refrigerated classic pizza crust
• 1 (8-ounce) can pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 8 (1-ounce slices) fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup basil leaves

Directions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet or pizza pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat. Working on a surface that has been sprinkled with cornmeal, roll out the pizza into a 12-inch-diameter round. Transfer to prepared baking sheet or pizza pan. Using a small ladle, spread pizza sauce over the surface of the dough in an even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella and dollops of ricotta. Place into oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheeses have melted. Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.