Wood-Fired Pizza with Sausage, Caramelized Onions, and Fontina

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A thin-crust pizza baked in a wood-fired oven topped with spicy sausage, sweet caramelized onions, and melty fontina cheese for a balanced flavor. This italian-inspired pizza ready in about 35 minutes pairs pizza dough, Italian sausage, casing removed, large yellow onion, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 700 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally until onions are golden and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: In another skillet over medium-high heat, add 6 oz Italian sausage (removed from casing) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
  3. Step 3: Preheat wood-fired oven or pizza stone to 600°F. Roll out 14 oz pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
  4. Step 4: Brush dough edges with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Evenly spread caramelized onions over the dough, followed by cooked sausage.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 cup shredded fontina cheese evenly on top. Add 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary for an aromatic touch.
  6. Step 6: Transfer pizza to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  7. Step 7: Remove pizza from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, slice, and serve warm.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Wood-Fired Pizza with Sausage, Caramelized Onions, and Fontina take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 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 Wood-Fired Pizza with Sausage, Caramelized Onions, and Fontina?

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 Wood-Fired Pizza with Sausage, Caramelized Onions, and Fontina?

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 Wood-Fired Pizza with Sausage, Caramelized Onions, and Fontina for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Wood-Fired Pizza with Sausage, Caramelized Onions, and Fontina?

Italian pizza 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.

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