Sausage & Kaffir Lime Margherita Pizza
A crisp thin-crust pizza featuring halal chicken sausage, fresh basil, and a zesty kaffir lime-infused tomato base, perfect for sharing with friends. This italian-indonesian fusion-inspired sheet pan ready in about 37 minutes pairs pizza dough, tomato sauce, kaffir lime zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 285 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
- 500 g pizza dough
- 300 g, sliced 0.5 cm thick halal chicken sausage
- 120 g tomato sauce
- 2 tsp kaffir lime zest
- 15 g, finely chopped fresh basil
- 250 g, shredded mozzarella cheese
- 15 ml olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 g salt
- 2 g black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F). Roll 500g pizza dough into a 30cm circle on a floured surface; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush edges with 15ml olive oil and sprinkle 3g salt and 2g black pepper.
- Step 2: Spread 120g tomato sauce over dough, leaving a 1cm border, then dot with 2 tsp kaffir lime zest. Arrange 300g sliced halal chicken sausage evenly over sauce.
- Step 3: Bake at 230°C (450°F) for 10-12 minutes until crust is crisp and edges are golden; remove and top immediately with 15g fresh basil.
- Step 4: Let rest 3 minutes before slicing to allow cheese to set; serve hot with extra basil for garnish.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sausage & Kaffir Lime Margherita Pizza take to make?
Total time is about 37 minutes (25 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sausage & Kaffir Lime Margherita Pizza?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pizza dough from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sausage & Kaffir Lime Margherita Pizza?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sausage & Kaffir Lime Margherita Pizza for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sausage & Kaffir Lime Margherita Pizza?
Italian-Indonesian Fusion sheet pan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
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