Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of Queso Parma de Barinitas cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup of sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup of sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup of sliced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup of sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil
Special equipment needed:
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Pizza cutter
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Place the pre-made pizza crust on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
4. Sprinkle the shredded Queso Parma de Barinitas cheese over the tomato sauce.
5. Add the sliced black olives, red onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms on top of the cheese.
6. 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.
7. Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the top.
8. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 425°F
Serving size:
- This recipe makes one 12-inch pizza, which serves 2-4 people.
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 350
- Total fat: 13g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 700mg
- Total carbohydrates: 43g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 16g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pre-made pizza crust can be substituted with homemade pizza crust.
- Tomato sauce can be substituted with pizza sauce or marinara sauce.
- Queso Parma de Barinitas cheese can be substituted with Parmesan cheese or any other type of shredded cheese.
- Black olives can be substituted with green olives or omitted.
- Red onion can be substituted with white onion or omitted.
- Bell pepper can be substituted with any other type of pepper or omitted.
- Mushrooms can be substituted with any other type of vegetable or omitted.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with dried basil or omitted.
Variations:
- Add cooked chicken, sausage, or bacon for a meaty pizza.
- Add pineapple or jalapeños for a sweet and spicy pizza.
- Use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or feta.
- Use different types of vegetables, such as spinach, artichokes, or roasted red peppers.
Tips and tricks:
- Preheat the pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven before placing the pizza on it to ensure a crispy crust.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice the pizza easily and evenly.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing to prevent the toppings from sliding off.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat leftover 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 or pizza tray.
- Garnish the pizza with additional fresh basil leaves.
Garnishes:
- Fresh basil leaves
Pairings:
- Serve the pizza with a side salad or garlic bread.
Suggested side dishes:
- Caesar salad
- Caprese salad
- Garlic bread
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the crust is not crispy enough, bake the pizza for a few more minutes.
- If the cheese is not melted enough, place the pizza under the broiler for a minute or two.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the pizza to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure that it is safe to eat.
Food history:
- Queso Parma de Barinitas is a type of cheese that is made in the Barinas state of Venezuela. It is a hard, salty cheese that is similar to Parmesan cheese.
Flavor profiles:
- This pizza has a savory and salty flavor from the tomato sauce and Queso Parma de Barinitas cheese, with a slight sweetness from the vegetables and a fresh herbaceous flavor from the basil.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the pizza hot and fresh out of the oven for the best flavor and texture.
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