Rustic Rusticata Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

A thin-crust pizza topped with sweet caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh rosemary, baked until golden and bubbly. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pizza dough, yellow onion, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, store-bought or homemade pizza dough
• 2 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 4 oz, crumbled goat cheese
• 1 tsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 thinly sliced yellow onions and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until the onions are deeply golden and caramelized.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and cook for another 2 minutes until the onions are glossy and fragrant. Remove from heat.
4. Step 4: On a floured surface, roll out 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Brush the dough lightly with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
5. Step 5: Evenly spread the caramelized onions over the dough, then sprinkle 4 oz crumbled goat cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
6. Step 6: Scatter 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the cheese.
7. Step 7: Transfer the pizza carefully onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
8. Step 8: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm for a rustic, flavorful pizza experience.