Dinners and Mains
Sausage Caramelized Onion Pita Pizza Recipe
These Sausage Caramelized Onion Pita Pizzas are the ultimate home-kitchen hack for when you want a high-end flatbread experience without the hassle of dough. We use fluffy pita bread as a shortcut base to hold a mountain of savory crumbled sausage and onions that have been slowly cooked until they are perfectly sweet and jammy.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 520 kcal
Method
Start by caramelizing your onions. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wide skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until they are soft and deep golden brown. If they stick, add a splash of water. At the end, stir in the balsamic vinegar and remove from heat.
While the onions are working, place the Italian sausage in another skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up with a wooden spoon into small crumbles and cook until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the pita breads on a large baking sheet.
Top each pita bread evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese. Layer the jammy caramelized onions over the cheese, followed by the cooked sausage crumbles.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the edges of the pita are crisp and golden.
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh thyme and red pepper flakes. Finish each pita with a handful of fresh arugula and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispness, toast the pita breads in the oven for 2 minutes on each side before adding your toppings.
If you prefer a sweeter profile, add a tiny pinch of brown sugar to the onions halfway through their cooking time.
Use 'bulk' sausage without casings to save time on prep.
A drizzle of hot honey over the finished pizza adds a fantastic modern twist.
