Creamy dollops of ricotta, spicy Italian sausage, on a crispy piece of naan bread. These Sausage and Ricotta Naan Pizzas are portion perfect!
If you’re looking for more than just this Ricotta Pizza recipe, try this Pesto Caprese Pizza, Pineapple and Prosciutto Pizza or Pizza Potato Skins.
Naan Bread Pizza
Naan bread is the perfect pizza hack. They’re great for individual pies everyone can make themselves or if you’re just in need of a simple, quick and easy pizza recipe in no time.
Any brand of naan will work for this pizza recipe, but I usually use this brand (honestly it’s the only naan I’ve ever found in the grocery store).
The recipe below is for a Sausage Ricotta Pizza with Fennel; crushed fennel to keep things simple, but you can follow the instructions and use any toppings you like.
Or you can use the same toppings but with a different crust. If you want a more traditional base, try this 10-minute dough recipe instead.
The creamy, richness of the ricotta on this pizza gets a tad melty, mixed with tomato sauce, and it’s a divine combo with delicious textures.
Ricotta on pizza sounds fancy, but it’s incredibly simple. I’m taking sausage links and slicing them into coins, so that the flavor and texture of said sausage, with the smoothness of the ricotta are like a party in your mouth.
You could easily make your own Italian sausage at home with the right spices but this is meant to be simple so use the hacks where you can.
sides to go with pizza
Sausage and Ricotta Naan Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 Italian Sausage Links - cooked to package directions
- 2 naan breads
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons crushed fennel seed - optional
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes - optional
Instructions
- To a skillet, cook Italian Sausage according to package directions. Allow to cool, and slice into coins.
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Layer each naan bread in the following order: 1/2 cup pizza sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella, half of sausage link coins, 1/4 cup of ricotta in dollops with a teaspoon.
- Bake 15-17 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and naan is toasty. Remove and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Top with fennel and red pepper flakes, is using.
Notes
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My favorite pizza is alfredo sauce, topped with, bacon, garlic,spinach, onions, peppers, ricootta cheese , parmasean cheese,mozzarella cheese. I cook bacon keeping it soft not crispy, remove and drain fat. In same pan put in all vegies cut to desired size and soften, then top naan with any alfredo sauce, add softened cooked vegies, then break up bacon and place all over, add fresh onions,peppers,sliced long and thin, add fresh spinach,parmesean cheese, then dallops of ricotta cheese, then mozzerela, heat in oven till mozzarella is melted and light brown on 400°. So good!
That sounds heavenly, Mary! I’ll definitely have to try it!
Love your site and your ideas, definitely will be following! I love to cook! Soothes the soul.
I totally agree, Monica! Cooking in the kitchen is where I relax. Thanks for following along!
I LOVE naan bread, and the combination of sausage and ricotta sounds just perfect!
My husband and I can never agree on a white pizza or one with sauce. You made one that is the best of both worlds then topped it with my favorite topping, sausage. So yummy!
Ricotta on warm naan bread…. I might be drooling. Definitely worth trying with a glass of wine, of course. Cheers! 🙂
The combination of sausage and ricotta must pair well with each other and I’m absolutely positive you made a great choice to pair it with the Burgundy.
I love the idea of using chewy naan for a pizza crust! So tasty!
Sausage, naan, ricotta?! OMG brilliant. Pinning immediately.
Two of my favorite ingredients, sounds delish and I won’t turn down a good glass of vino!
You’ve pretty much sold me! I am definitely going to be putting ricotta on my next homemade pie! This sounds amazing!
I love ricotta on my pizza, and it’s so perfect with sausage too. Plus that little kick form red pepper – let’s just say I’m glad there is built-on portion control with the naan!
Haha, I really love naan! But the fact that I can somewhat control the portion is just an added bonus!
Naan pizza is one of my favorites! Love the sausage and ricotta on top!
I am obsessed with this one!
You are BRILLIANT to make pizza on Naan bread! Best part is that you chose two of my favorite toppings.
I am a simple girl when it comes to toppings 🙂 Sausage is my fave!
I love everything about your pizza—from the crust to the ricotta and sausage topping to the sprinkle of fennel seeds! SO delish!