Sausage Ricotta Flatbread Pizza

The ultimate Flatbread Pizza! Layered with basil pesto, 4 types of cheese, Italian sausage, and hot giardinera, it's thin, crispy, and packed with amazing flavor!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 274kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

1 piece lavash bread cut in half lengthwise
3 Tablespoons basil pesto
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/8 pound mild Italian sausage
12 fresh mozzarella pearls
2 Tablespoons ricotta cheese
1/4 cup hot giardiniera
grated parmesan

Instructions

Cut the lavash bread in half lengthwise and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush the top of each lightly with oil and bake at 400°F for 3-4 minutes or until edges are beginning to crisp.
Remove the bread from the oven and layer with pesto, shredded mozzarella, raw Italian sausage, giardiniera, fresh mozzarella, and ricotta. (*I use wet fingers to pinch off small pieces of Italian sausage.)
Return to the oven and bake at 400° F for an additional 5-6 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and sausage is cooked through.
Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and other garnishes as desired.
*If you prefer to use cooked sausage, add the raw sausage to a small skillet and brown over medium heat, crumbling the sausage with a spatula, until cooked through.

Notes

Recipe Variations

Substitute pita or naan for lavash bread
Use any type of pesto, including my delicious sun dried tomato pesto
Swap the cheeses for any of your favorite Italian cheeses
Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat
Add thinly sliced tomatoes or red onion
Garnish with fresh basil or oregano
Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes

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