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Pizza Capricciosa
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 slices of ham, chopped
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions and roll each portion into a 10-inch circle on a floured surface.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce over each pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce on each pizza.
- Evenly distribute the chopped ham, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and olives over the cheese on each pizza.
- Drizzle 1/4 tablespoon of olive oil over each pizza and sprinkle with dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the pizzas to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Remove from the oven and let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade Pizza Capricciosa!
Pizza Capricciosa is a classic Italian pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, and olives. Created in the 1960s in Naples, Italy, by chef Raffaele Esposito, it quickly gained popularity for its flavorful and diverse toppings. The dish's name, "Capricciosa," translates to "capricious" in English, reflecting the whimsical combination of ingredients. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in authentic pizzerias in Naples, where the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients is crucial. The key to a perfect Pizza Capricciosa lies in the balance of flavors and the quality of the toppings, particularly the artichokes and ham.
45 min
4
350 calories
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