Teresa's Recipes
Capricciosa Pizza
Indulge in the rich flavors of this classic Italian Capricciosa pizza, featuring a harmonious medley of savory ham, earthy mushrooms, tender artichokes, and briny black olives, all beautifully nestled beneath a blanket of melted mozzarella cheese. With a crispy crust and aromatic fresh basil on top, each slice is a delightful journey through Italy's culinary heritage. Traditionally enjoyed in pizzerias across Italy, this pizza is a true testament to the region's love for fresh, high-quality ingredients and a celebration of rustic flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 (store-bought or homemade) Pizza dough
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 2 cups, shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup, diced Ham
- 1 cup, sliced Mushrooms
- 1 cup, quartered Artichoke hearts
- 1/2 cup, sliced Black olives
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh basil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 22g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, ensuring it fits your baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or onto a preheated pizza stone.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
- Evenly distribute the diced ham, sliced mushrooms, quartered artichoke hearts, and sliced black olives across the cheese.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the toppings, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped basil.
- Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving to enhance the flavors.
Tips
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences – artichokes can be replaced with bell peppers or spinach.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, bake the pizza directly on the pizza stone without parchment paper.