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Allow the pizza dough to sit on a counter for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, covered with a damp towel.
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Heat oven to 400 degrees F with a rack in the lowest position.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
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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).
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Coat a 9-inch cake pan with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
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Press the dough into the pan, covering the bottom and sides.
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Top the dough, in this order, with the mozzarella, marinara, onion, and cooked sausage.
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Bake until the crust is golden brown (30-35 minutes).
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Top with the ricotta and pepper.
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Bake until the ricotta is warm (3-4 minutes).
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
