Grilling pizza is life-changing. It takes a little time to get used to (and we don’t have a pizza peel, which would have helped matters a ton), but once you get the hang of it, you can’t beat the flavor and the speed in which a pizza arrives on your plate. As you can probably tell from my photos, I don’t have my grilled pizza game down quite yet (maybe I should invest in a pizza peel!). However, I’ve never been the type to shy away from rustic food. If you call it “rustic”, it sounds fancy and purposeful rather than a delicious mistake due to the lack of finesse. The great thing about grilled pizza is that it has a flavor similar to that of a pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have one of those in my backyard. But I do have a grill, and a handsome hubby that rolls with the punches when I tell him he’s grilling pizza instead of our usual chicken or steaks. I like to top this pizza with creamy ricotta (I’ve been on a ricotta kick lately), sausage, and asparagus. I use a classic mild pork sausage, but feel free to use a spicier sausage, like Italian or chorizo, if you like things with a little heat. Turkey sausage would be perfect, too. The sausage and ricotta pair perfectly with the crisp green asparagus. I drizzle the grilled pizza with a bit of good quality olive oil. It’s also phenomenal with a splash of balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction, to give the pizza a great tanginess. This grilled pizza with ricotta is pretty simple, as you can tell, but try adding fresh tomatoes or herbs to really brighten things up, if you want.
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Verdict: Grilled pizza for life!Husband’s take: He loves this grilled pizza – which is good since I’m definitely going to be making him grill many more pizzas in the future.Changes I would make: It’s perfect as is, but try adding some of things I mention above.Difficulty: Be patient and have things prepped but if you read through the recipe completely before starting, you shouldn’t have any problems at all mastering pizza on the grill, …and don’t worry if it turns out “rustic.” **Disclosure: I am thrilled to be a dairy ambassador for Milk Means More. I have been compensated by Milk Means More for the time it took to develop and share this recipe. All opinions are as always, my own. Find out more about why Milk Means More on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest.
