Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and onions. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Cook until onions are tender, brown and caramelized.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large onions, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Coat a pizza pan with cooking spray. Place the prepared pizza dough in the pan. Drizzle dough generously with olive oil.
cooking spray, 1 pizza dough
Evenly distribute the mozzarella and caramelized onions over the dough. Add the basil, oregano and dried Italian seasoning.
3 cups shredded mozzarella, 4 large basil leaves, 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
Drop the ricotta in tablespoonful-sized dollops evenly over the pizza.
¾ cup ricotta
Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Salt lightly with kosher or sea salt. Brush with additional olive oil around the edges of the pizza.
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, salt to taste
Bake 25-30 minutes at 400 or until golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh chives if desired.
2 tablespoons fresh chives
Cut into 8 equal portions to serve.
Notes
Caramelize the onions slowly over medium heat until soft and golden for the best flavor.
Brush the crust edges with olive oil before baking for a crisp, golden finish.
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.