Gluten-Free Artisan Sausage and Ricotta Pizza
A delicious, thin-crust gluten-free pizza layered with a light red sauce, savory Italian sausage, creamy ricotta dollops, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil. A classic pizzeria flavor made easily at home or enjoyed as a guide for dining out.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Nikki + Lila
Nikki created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside on…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with…
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside on the middle rack.
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Place the gluten-free crust on a piece…
Place the gluten-free crust on a piece of parchment paper to make transfer to the oven easier.
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Spread a thin layer of the red…
Spread a thin layer of the red tomato sauce evenly over the crust, leaving a 0.5-inch (1.3cm) border around the edges.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the…
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the red sauce.
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Distribute the cooked Italian sausage and roasted…
Distribute the cooked Italian sausage and roasted red pepper strips evenly across the pizza.
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Drop small dollops of creamy ricotta cheese…
Drop small dollops of creamy ricotta cheese over the toppings.
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Carefully transfer the pizza (along with the…
Carefully transfer the pizza (along with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the gluten-free crust is crisp and golden around the edges and the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
Look for: the gluten-free crust is crisp and golden around the edges and the mozzarella is melted and bubbly
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Carefully remove from the oven and scatter…
Carefully remove from the oven and scatter the fresh basil leaves across the hot pizza.
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Drizzle the olive oil over the top…
Drizzle the olive oil over the top just before slicing and serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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