Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Piave Vecchio Riserva cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Pizza cutter
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Place pizza crust on pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread tomato sauce evenly over crust.
4. Sprinkle shredded Piave Vecchio Riserva cheese over sauce.
5. Add sliced black olives, red onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms on top of cheese.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
8. Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped fresh basil over pizza.
9. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing with pizza cutter.
10. Serve and enjoy!
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 425°F
Serving size:
- Makes 1 large pizza, serves 4-6 people
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 250
- Total fat: 10g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Total carbohydrates: 30g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Piave Vecchio Riserva cheese can be substituted with Parmesan or Asiago cheese.
- Black olives can be substituted with Kalamata olives.
- Red onions can be substituted with white onions or shallots.
- Bell peppers can be substituted with any color of bell pepper.
- Mushrooms can be substituted with any type of mushroom.
Variations:
- Add cooked Italian sausage or pepperoni for a meatier pizza.
- Use a garlic and herb pizza crust for added flavor.
- Substitute tomato sauce with pesto for a different taste.
Tips and tricks:
- Preheat pizza stone or baking sheet in oven for 10 minutes before placing pizza crust on it.
- Use a pizza peel to transfer pizza to and from the oven.
- For a crispier crust, brush olive oil on crust before adding toppings.
Storage instructions:
- Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place leftover pizza on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Cut pizza into slices and arrange on a platter.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Garnishes:
- Fresh basil leaves
Pairings:
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.
Suggested side dishes:
- Caesar salad
- Caprese salad
- Garlic bread
Troubleshooting advice:
- If crust is not crispy enough, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- If toppings are not cooked through, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook pizza to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.
Food history:
- Piave Vecchio Riserva cheese is a hard, aged cheese from the Veneto region of Italy.
Flavor profiles:
- Piave Vecchio Riserva cheese has a nutty, sweet flavor with a slightly sharp finish.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot and fresh out of the oven.
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Region: Italian