Sausage, Caramelized Onion & Basil Pizza

I watched the Giada De Laurentiis make this pizza on Food Network TV.  Pizza with no red (or white) sauce...I was intrigued.  Besides, it has caramelized onions and that is one of my favorite ingredients!  I had to try it and was not disappointed.

Source: Food Network
Ingredients:
1/2 (13 to 16-ounce) ball pizza dough

extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

1/2 cup caramelized onions (see my post)

1/2 pound spicy turkey or pork sausage, casings removed, crumbled

1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese

1/8 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

 

Instructions

Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.  Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil and set aside.

In a large skillet, on med-high heat add sausage and cook for 6 min.  Using a wooden spoon to break up sausage.  Add caramelized onions and cook for 2 more minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 13-inch diameter circle, about 1/4-inch thick. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Spread the onion mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese has melted, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped basil. Cut the pizza into wedges and serve.