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Caprese Pizza: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe You’ll Love


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 pound pizza dough
– 1 cup marinara sauce
– 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
– 2-3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
– 1 cup fresh basil leaves
– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)


Instructions

Creating Caprese Pizza is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crisp crust.
2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your preferred thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
4. Add Cheese: Layer the fresh mozzarella slices over the sauce.
5. Add Tomatoes: Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top of the mozzarella.
6. Season: Sprinkle with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
7. Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
8. Add Basil: Once out of the oven, immediately top the pizza with fresh basil leaves.
9. Drizzle Olive Oil: Enhance the flavor by drizzling extra virgin olive oil over the pizza.
10. Optional Balsamic Glaze: For an added touch of sweetness, drizzle balsamic glaze over the pizza before slicing.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible pizza effortlessly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 15g