Vegetariana Pizza

Ingredients

• Pizza dough (1 (store-bought or homemade))
• Tomato sauce (1 cup)
• Mozzarella cheese (2 cups, shredded)
• Bell peppers (1 cup, thinly sliced (mixed colors for visual appeal))
• Red onion (1/2 cup, thinly sliced)
• Mushrooms (1 cup, sliced)
• Black olives (1/2 cup, sliced)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish))

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°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. For a classic thin crust, aim for about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or the preheated pizza stone.
4. Evenly spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, ensuring an even coating.
6. Arrange the sliced bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, and black olives on top of the cheese, creating a colorful mosaic.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil for a burst of flavor and color.
10. Slice into wedges and serve hot, enjoying the delicious harmony of flavors.