A frozen pizza from the shelf, done better. Crisping the crust in a hot skillet first and finishing under the broiler gives you a crunchy base and melted cheese in twelve minutes, a shortcut that tastes intentional.

Serves 2. 15 minutes, 5 at the stove.

About 100 calories a serving, 3 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat. From USDA figures for 100% of the ingredients; amounts are the recipe's.

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1. Heat your broiler to high. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add 1 tablespoon oil.
2. Once the oil shimmers, unwrap the frozen pizza and set it crust-side down in the pan. Let it crisp, shaking the pan once halfway through, for three minutes, until the bottom is golden and firm.3 min
3. Using tongs or a wide spatula, transfer the pizza to a broiler-safe baking sheet or heavy skillet, toppings facing up. Slide it under the broiler for one to two minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted and bubbling at the edges; the sausage and onion are already cooked.2 min
4. Pull the pan from the broiler and let it cool for one minute so the cheese sets. Slice and serve.

Note To stretch this into a heartier meal, serve with a simple green salad dressed in vinegar and oil, or add a bowl of chopped raw vegetables on the side. Leftovers keep refrigerated for two days and reheat well in a hot skillet to recrisp the crust.