Quattro Stagioni Pizza

Ingredients

• Pizza dough (1 (store-bought or homemade))
• Tomato sauce (1/2 cup)
• Mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 cups, shredded)
• Mushrooms (1 cup, sliced)
• Artichoke hearts (1 cup, sliced)
• Black olives (1/2 cup, sliced)
• Prosciutto (4 ounces, sliced)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Fresh basil (1/4 cup, torn)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, typically about 1/4 inch thick for a crispy crust.
3. Carefully transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or the preheated pizza stone.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to form a crust.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the tomato sauce.
6. Divide the toppings into four sections on the pizza: place the sliced mushrooms in one quarter, the artichoke hearts in another, the sliced black olives in the third, and the prosciutto in the final quarter.
7. Drizzle the olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
8. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Once out of the oven, sprinkle the fresh basil over the pizza for a burst of freshness.
10. Slice the pizza and serve it hot for an unforgettable dining experience.