Bacon and Asparagus Pizza

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Basic Pizza Sauce, recipe follows
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced into 1/2 moons
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• Olive oil
• 5 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, 8 spears trimmed and remaining cut into 1/2-inch coins
• 3 tablespoons torn fresh basil
• 1 (16-ounce) ball pizza dough
• Pinch sugar, as necessary