Description
This Spinach, Ricotta and Sausage Pizza recipe features a quick and easy 5-minute dough topped with a creamy whipped ricotta base, savory sausage, fresh spinach, broccolini, and melted mozzarella and cheddar or gruyere. The pizzas bake to golden perfection with charred broccolini and crispy sausage, finished with a drizzle of sweet chilli jam for a spicy-sweet kick. Ideal for a fast homemade pizza night, this recipe yields two delicious 25cm pizzas with a perfectly tender crust made from Greek yogurt-based dough.
Ingredients
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Pizza Toppings
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, grated
- 4 pieces broccolini, thinly sliced lengthways
- 1/4 cup cheddar or gruyere, cut into cubes
- 2 large sausages
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sweet chilli jam
5-Minute Pizza Dough
- 300g self-raising flour (or all-purpose flour + 1 teaspoon baking powder)
- 280g thick Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make the whipped ricotta: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup ricotta, 2 crushed garlic cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk vigorously with a fork for about 30 seconds until creamy and fluffy. Set aside.
- Prepare the pizza dough: In another large bowl, mix 300g self-raising flour, 280g thick Greek yogurt, and 1 teaspoon salt using a wooden spoon until a rough dough forms. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 3 minutes until smooth and soft, pressing and folding the dough. Cover with a tea towel and let rest while preparing toppings.
- Roll out the pizza bases: Divide the dough into two equal pieces, shape each into a ball, and roll out into 25cm circles on a floured surface. Place each base on a piece of baking paper for easy transfer to the oven.
- Assemble the pizzas: Spread the whipped ricotta evenly over each base, leaving about 1.5cm around the edges for the crust. Slice sausage skins and squeeze out the meat, distributing dollops evenly over the pizzas. Top with mozzarella, cheddar or gruyere cubes, broccolini, spinach, and sprinkle the chopped red chilli over the top.
- Bake the pizzas: Preheat your oven with a pizza stone, cast iron pan, or oven tray on the top shelf. Transfer the pizzas on the baking paper to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden, broccolini is charred, and sausage is crispy. Check after 10 minutes as oven temperatures vary.
- Add finishing touches and serve: Remove pizzas from the oven and immediately drizzle with 2 tablespoons of sweet chilli jam. Slice and serve hot for a deliciously oozy and flavorful pizza experience.
Notes
- Use thick Greek yogurt for the dough to avoid a dense crust; plain yogurt is too runny and requires extra flour.
- For a vegetarian option, omit sausages or substitute with plant-based sausages.
- Swap broccolini with asparagus or regular broccoli if preferred.
- If you dislike heat, leave out the chopped red chilli.
- You can replace ricotta with crème fraîche mixed with garlic and salt or omit cheese altogether for a lighter topping.
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