Recipe: Authentic Italian Pizza
Total Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 cups canned Italian tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Dash of pepper
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 543.1
- Fat: 22.2g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8g
- Cholesterol: 44.9mg
- Sodium: 1929mg
- Carbohydrates: 65.4g
- Fiber: 4.3g
- Sugar: 11.1g
- Protein: 21.6g
Instructions:
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Begin by cooking the onion in olive oil until it becomes soft; then add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
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Introduce the undrained, sliced tomatoes along with their liquid into the pan. Add tomato paste, oregano, basil, bay leaf, sugar, 1 tablespoon of salt, and a dash of pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and let it simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
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Before pureeing, make sure to remove the bay leaf from the sauce.
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While the sauce is simmering, prepare the pizza dough. Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water and add the oil. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and 2 teaspoons of salt. Combine the yeast mixture with the flour and knead the dough for about 10 minutes.
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Divide the dough into two portions, cover each piece, and let them rise for 2 hours.
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Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Stretch one portion of the dough into a pizza pan.
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Top the dough with the prepared sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan, and your favorite pizza toppings.
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Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Repeat the process with the second portion of dough if you are making two pizzas.
Cook’s Tips:
- For a crispier crust, preheat the pizza pan in the oven before stretching the dough onto it.
- Get creative with your toppings! Consider adding fresh basil, sliced bell peppers, or pepperoni for a personalized touch.
Enjoy the delectable taste of homemade Italian pizza with this easy-to-follow recipe from lovewithrecipes.com! Perfect for weeknight dinners and ready in less than 4 hours. Buon Appetito!
