3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling.
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature.
2 onions (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced.
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
1 pound spicy turkey or pork sausage, casings removed, crumbled.
All-purpose flour, for dusting.
1 (13 to 16-ounce) ball pizza dough
3/4 cups (3 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese.
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves.
Instructions
Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat
the oven to 475 degrees F. Sprinkle a heavy baking
sheet with cornmeal and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of olive
oil and the butter over medium-low heat. Add the
onions, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring
occasionally, until golden and caramelized, about
20 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high and
add the sausage. Using a wooden spoon, break up
the sausage and cook, stirring constantly, until
cooked through, about 8 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 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from the
oven and sprinkle with chopped basil. cut the
pizza into wedges and serve.
Originally Submitted
9/4/2012
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