Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced red peppers
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 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 a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the crust.
4. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the sauce.
5. Arrange sliced red peppers and black olives on top of the sauce.
6. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the vegetables.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the pizza.
10. Cut into slices using a pizza cutter and serve hot.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature:
425°F
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 9g
Sodium: 590mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pre-made pizza crust can be substituted with homemade pizza dough.
- Tomato sauce can be substituted with pesto or alfredo sauce.
- Red peppers can be substituted with green peppers or jalapenos.
- Feta cheese can be substituted with goat cheese or blue cheese.
- Black olives can be substituted with kalamata olives or green olives.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with dried basil.
Variations:
- Add sliced onions or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar.
- Substitute the red pepper flakes with cayenne pepper for a spicier pizza.
- Add cooked chicken or sausage for a meatier pizza.
Tips and tricks:
- Preheat the pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven for 10 minutes before placing the pizza on it.
- Brush the crust with olive oil before adding the sauce to prevent it from getting soggy.
- Use a pizza peel to transfer the pizza to the oven if using a pizza stone.
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 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the pizza on a wooden pizza board or a colorful plate.
Garnishes:
Garnish the pizza with additional fresh basil or red pepper flakes.
Pairings:
Serve the pizza with a side salad or garlic bread.
Suggested side dishes:
- Caesar salad
- Caprese salad
- Garlic bread
- Roasted vegetables
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the crust is not crispy enough, bake it for a few more minutes.
- If the cheese is not melted enough, broil the pizza for a minute or two.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the pizza is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to prevent foodborne illness.
- Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.
Food history:
Pizza originated in Italy and has become a popular dish worldwide.
Flavor profiles:
This pizza has a spicy and tangy flavor from the red pepper flakes and feta cheese.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the pizza hot and fresh out of the oven for the best taste.
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Region: Greek