Siciliana Pizza

Siciliana Pizza

This Sicilian-style pizza features a thick, fluffy crust topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a variety of delicious toppings.

Ingredients

  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh basil - 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Red onion - 1/2, thinly sliced
  • Green bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
  • Black olives - 1/2 cup, sliced
  • Pepperoni - 1 cup, sliced
  • Mozzarella cheese - 2 cups, shredded
  • Tomato sauce - 1 cup
  • Pizza dough - 1 pound

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle and transfer it to a greased baking sheet.
  3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  5. Top the pizza with pepperoni, black olives, green bell pepper, and red onion.
  6. Drizzle the olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil.
  9. Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 25 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 45g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g