Teresa's Recipes
Campagnola Pizza
Experience the essence of rustic Italy with Campagnola Pizza, a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and creamy mozzarella atop a perfectly baked crust. This delightful dish captures the heart of Italian cuisine, celebrating the bountiful harvest of the countryside. Each bite offers a burst of flavor from garden-fresh cherry tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and fragrant basil, making it a perfect choice for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering.
Ingredients
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh basil
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2, thinly sliced Red onion
- 1, sliced Zucchini
- 1, sliced Yellow bell pepper
- 1, sliced Red bell pepper
- 2 cups, shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 (store-bought or homemade) Pizza dough
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 36g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, ensuring it's slightly larger than the pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
- Arrange the sliced yellow and red bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes artfully on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the arranged vegetables, enhancing their flavors during baking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring a well-rounded flavor.
- Carefully slide the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh chopped basil.
- Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving to let the flavors meld.
Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes on top before baking.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with any vegetables you have on hand, such as mushrooms or spinach.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free pizza dough.