Ortolana Pizza

Ortolana Pizza

Savor the fresh, vibrant flavors of garden-fresh vegetables and creamy mozzarella cheese on a perfectly golden and crispy crust. This Ortolana Pizza is a celebration of nature's bounty, topped with colorful bell peppers, juicy zucchini, tender eggplant, succulent mushrooms, and sharp red onions. All these are beautifully layered on a bed of rich tomato sauce infused with the aromatic punch of garlic. Finished off with a drizzle of olive oil, a crackling of salt and pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves, this pizza is a delightful symphony of tastes and textures that'll take your palate on a journey to Italy with every bite.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Fresh basil (a handful, chopped)
  • Red onion (1, sliced)
  • Mushrooms (1 cup, sliced)
  • Bell peppers (1 cup, sliced)
  • Zucchini (1, sliced)
  • Eggplant (1, sliced)
  • Mozzarella cheese (2 cups, shredded)
  • Tomato sauce (1 cup)
  • Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
  • Pizza dough (1 ball)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  4. Mix the minced garlic into the tomato sauce and spread the mixture evenly over the dough.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  6. Arrange the sliced eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and red onion on top of the cheese.
  7. Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil.
  10. Slice and serve hot.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 18g • Carbs: 58g • Protein: 16g • Sodium: 900mg • Sugar: 7g