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Formaggio di Montagna di Sesto Pizza Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Formaggio di Montagna di Sesto cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Pizza cutter

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. Place your pre-made pizza crust on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust.
4. Sprinkle the grated Formaggio di Montagna di Sesto cheese over the sauce.
5. Add the black olives, red onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, and pepperoni on top of the cheese.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature:
- 425°F
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 300
- Total fat: 12g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Total carbohydrates: 32g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 14g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can substitute the Formaggio di Montagna di Sesto cheese with any other type of cheese you prefer.
- You can omit or add any toppings you like.

Variations:
- You can add cooked sausage or bacon to the pizza.
- You can use a homemade pizza crust instead of a pre-made one.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to preheat your oven before baking the pizza.
- Use a pizza stone for a crispy crust.
- Don't overload the pizza with toppings, as it may not cook evenly.

Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the pizza in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pizza on a wooden cutting board.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Garnishes:
- Fresh basil leaves

Pairings:
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.

Suggested side dishes:
- Side salad
- Garlic bread

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the crust is not crispy enough, bake the pizza for a few more minutes.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the pizza to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.

Food history:
- Formaggio di Montagna di Sesto is a type of cheese that originated in the Sesto Valley in Italy.

Flavor profiles:
- The pizza has a savory and slightly tangy flavor from the tomato sauce and cheese, with a salty and briny taste from the black olives.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the pizza hot and fresh out of the oven.

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Region: Italian

Taste: Savory, Cheesy, Nutty, Herbal, Aromatic