Get ready to transform your pizza night from ordinary to extraordinary with this mouthwatering Artichoke Pizza with Goat Cheese and Sausage! Imagine a crispy, golden crust topped with creamy goat cheese, savory Italian sausage, and tender artichoke hearts that will make your dinner guests think you've secretly trained in a gourmet Italian kitchen. This isn't just another pizza recipe - it's a culinary adventure that combines bold flavors and simple techniques to create a restaurant-quality meal right in your own home.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2 pizzas
Ingredients
- Pizza dough
- Artichoke hearts
- Goat cheese
- Italian sausage
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating to ensure a crispy crust.
- Remove Italian sausage from its casing and brown in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Cook until fully cooked and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Drain and pat artichoke hearts dry with paper towels. Roughly chop them into bite-sized pieces to distribute evenly across the pizza.
- Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into two thin, round shapes, approximately 12 inches in diameter.
- Brush each pizza dough with olive oil, ensuring complete coverage to promote golden browning.
- Spread crumbled goat cheese across the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Distribute cooked sausage and chopped artichoke hearts evenly.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top for additional flavor.
- Bake pizzas in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and slightly bubbling.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with freshly chopped herbs like basil or oregano.
- Let pizzas rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing to allow cheese to set. Cut into wedges and serve hot.
Tips
- • For the crispiest crust, preheat your pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven before adding your pizza • Pat artichoke hearts completely dry to prevent a soggy pizza base • Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor impact • Don't overload your pizza - balance is key to ensuring a crisp crust • Let the pizza rest for a few minutes after baking to allow cheese to set and make slicing easier • Experiment with fresh herbs like basil or oregano for an extra flavor boost • If you're short on time, pre-made pizza dough works perfectly for this recipe
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 55mg
