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Cowabunga Caramelised Red Onion and Sausage Pizza
Cowabunga Caramelised Red Onion and Sausage Pizza

Cowabunga Caramelised Red Onion and Sausage Pizza

Inspired by The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on September 03, 2025

Cowabunga! This caramelised red onion and sausage pizza is turtle-approved. With herby sausage, bell peppers and gooey mozzarella, it hits all the right notes. Fresh, salty, creamy and sweet. Homemade caramelised onions bring ninja-level flavour and with ready-made dough, it’s perfect for a fast, fun pizza night in the lair.

Tags:
New
Allergens:
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Sulphites

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total40 minutes
Active 30 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

400 grams

Pizza Dough

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

1 ball(s)

Mozzarella

(Contains: Milk)

225 grams

British Pork and Oregano Sausage Meat

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Sulphites)

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

1 sachet(s)

Dried Oregano

12 milliliter(s)

Balsamic Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

20 grams

Wild Rocket

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar for the Onions

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)4517 kJ
Energy (kcal)1080 kcal
Fat40.1 g
of which saturates17.5 g
Carbohydrate128.2 g
of which sugars24 g
Dietary Fibre10.2 g
Protein46.5 g
Salt4.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Garlic Press
Pan
Baking Tray

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Remove the dough from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion

Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.

Drain the mozzarella and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Pat dry with kitchen paper, then tear into small pieces. 

Fry Time
2

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add the sausage meat and sliced pepper. Fry until browned and the bell pepper has softened, 7-8 mins.

Use a spoon to break up the meat as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Once cooked, stir in the garlic and remove from the heat.

Roll Up, Roll Up
3

While the sausage and veg cooks, halve the ball of dough. Sprinkle a little flour on a clean worktop and roll the dough into circles the size of a dinner plate, approximately ½cm thick.

Transfer to a large baking tray. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary. 

Build your Pizzas
4

Spread the passata over the pizza bases, leaving a 1cm border around the edge. Season with salt and pepper all over the bases.

Top with sausages meat, sliced pepper and mozzarella. Sprinkle over the oregano

When the oven is hot, slide the pizzas onto the top shelf and bake until the bases are golden and the cheese has melted and is bubbly, 15-18 mins. TIP: Oven temperatures may vary, so bake until the dough is cooked through and crispy. If you've used more than 1 tray, swap the trays around halfway through to ensure they cook evenly.

Caramelise the Onion
5

Meanwhile, pop the (now empty) pan back on medium heat with a drizzle of oil.

Once hot, add the onion, season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10-12 mins.

Add the balsamic vinegar and sugar for the onions (see pantry for amount) and cook until caramelised, 1-2 mins more.

Finish and Serve
6

When everthing's ready, share the pizzas between your serving plates. Top with spoonfuls of the caramelised onions.

Top with a handful of rocket and drizzle of oil over the leaves to finish. 

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