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Keep the heat out of the kitchen and try grilling your next pizza! This Grilled Tomato, Basil, Pesto Pizza with Chicken Sausage, Mozzarella and Ricotta not only tastes amazing, but it's easy to make! Perfect for dinner or an appetizer for your next party.
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Grilled Tomato, Basil, Pesto Pizza with Chicken Sausage, Mozzarella and Ricotta

The classic combination of sausage and peppers gets turned into a delicious grilled pizza!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Pizza
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled pizza, pesto pizza, sausage pizza
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pizza dough, divided into 2
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
  • 2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced thin and patted dry with paper towels
  • 2 links cooked Italian chicken sausage, such as Al Fresco
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 4-5 basil leaves torn or chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the grill to around 500-550° F.
  • When the grill is hot put the 2 links of chicken sausage on and let them heat up for approximately 5-7 minutes, turn them once.
  • While the sausage grills, slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese and put them on a plate along with the chopped basil.
  • Remove the sausage from the grill and slice it into desired thickness. Add it onto the plate with the tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.
  • Stretch or roll the 2 balls of pizza dough into thin rounds, they don't have to be perfect
  • Brush one side of the dough with olive oil. Place the dough olive oil side down onto the hot grill. Brush the top of the dough with more olive oil.
  • Grill the pizza dough with the lid closed for approximately 1-2 minutes then flip it over to the other side and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove them from the grill and spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on top of each one. Top with slices of mozzarella, tomatoes, sausage, and dollop with ricotta.
  • Put the prepared pizza back on the grill and grill with the lid closed until the mozzarella melts, approximately 1-2 minutes. Finish the pizza with the fresh chopped basil and a sprinkle of kosher salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Grilling times may vary depending on your particular grill. Use your nose and check to make sure the dough isn't scorching. If it is getting to hot move it to a cooler part of the grill.
  • Don't roll/stretch your dough out too thin. It's easier to handle if it's a little thicker.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 521mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g