Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Queso de Tetilla cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup 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 pizza crust on the pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza crust.
4. Sprinkle the Queso de Tetilla cheese over the tomato sauce.
5. Add the 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 on 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:
- 425°F
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 250
- Total fat: 8g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Total carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 9g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pre-made pizza crust can be substituted with homemade pizza dough.
- Tomato sauce can be substituted with marinara sauce or pizza sauce.
- Queso de Tetilla cheese can be substituted with mozzarella cheese or any other cheese of your choice.
- 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 color of bell pepper or omitted.
- Mushrooms can be substituted with any other vegetable of your choice.
Variations:
- Add cooked chicken or sausage for a meaty version.
- Add pineapple for a Hawaiian twist.
- Add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Tips and tricks:
- Preheat the pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven before placing the pizza crust on it to ensure a crispy crust.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice the pizza for even slices.
Storage instructions:
- Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat leftover pizza in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pizza on a wooden cutting board for a rustic look.
- Garnish with additional chopped fresh basil.
Garnishes:
- Chopped fresh basil
Pairings:
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Suggested side dishes:
- Caesar salad
- Caprese salad
- Garlic bread
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the crust is not crispy enough, try preheating the pizza stone or baking sheet for a longer period of time.
- If the cheese is not melted enough, try baking 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:
- Queso de Tetilla is a traditional cheese from Galicia, Spain.
Flavor profiles:
- Savory, cheesy, slightly tangy.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot and fresh out of the oven.
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Region: Spanish