Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Special equipment needed:
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Rolling pin
- Pizza cutter
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Place the pizza dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough.
5. Spoon the ricotta cheese over the tomato sauce.
6. Scatter the cherry tomatoes over the ricotta cheese.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the cherry tomatoes.
8. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella cheese.
9. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic and olive oil.
10. Drizzle the garlic and olive oil mixture over the pizza.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. 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.
13. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
14. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature:
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Serving size:
This recipe makes one 12-inch pizza, which serves 4-6 people.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 320
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 14g
Sodium: 580mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 5g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of cherry tomatoes, you can use sliced Roma tomatoes.
- Instead of ricotta cheese, you can use goat cheese or feta cheese.
- Instead of mozzarella cheese, you can use provolone cheese or fontina cheese.
Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers to the pizza.
- Use pesto instead of tomato sauce.
- Top the pizza with arugula or spinach after it comes out of the oven.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the pizza dough is at room temperature before rolling it out.
- Use a pizza stone for a crispy crust.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing it.
Storage instructions:
Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
To reheat the pizza, place it on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the pizza on a wooden cutting board or pizza stone.
Garnishes:
Garnish with 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, try baking the pizza on a pizza stone or baking sheet that has been preheated in the oven.
- If the cheese is not melted enough, try baking the pizza for a few more minutes.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the pizza is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure that it is safe to eat.
- Store leftover pizza in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.
Food history:
Pizza originated in Naples, Italy in the 18th century.
Flavor profiles:
This pizza has a savory and tangy flavor from the tomato sauce and cherry tomatoes, a creamy and slightly sweet flavor from the ricotta cheese, and a salty and nutty flavor from the Parmesan cheese.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the pizza hot and fresh out of the oven.
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Region: Italian