Deep Dish Chicago Style Pizza

1. 1

   Allow the pizza dough to sit on a counter for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, covered with a damp towel.

2. 2

   Heat oven to 400 degrees F with a rack in the lowest position.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up into large pieces with a spoon until golden brown but still pink in the middle (4-6 minutes).

5. 5

   Coat a 9-inch cake pan with 1 tablespoon of the oil.

6. 6

   Press the dough into the pan, covering the bottom and sides.

7. 7

   Top the dough, in this order, with the mozzarella, marinara, onion, and cooked sausage.

8. 8

   Bake until the crust is golden brown (30-35 minutes).

9. 9

   Top with the ricotta and pepper.

10. 10

    Bake until the ricotta is warm (3-4 minutes).

11. 11

    Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.