Smoked Mozzarella Pizza
This smoked mozzarella pizza is topped with a light layer of marinara sauce, freshly smoked mozzarella cheese, fresh herbs and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan. It's packed full of flavor and cooks in just about 20 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough room temperature
- 1/3 cup marinara sauce
- 6-8 thin slices fresh smoked mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Fresh oregano leaves to taste
- Fresh basil leaves to taste
- 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
- Spread out dough onto the prepared baking sheet and set aside.
- Spread the marinara sauce over the dough leaving 1-inch from the edge clear of sauce.
- Top with mozzarella slices and crushed red pepper.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the dough is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with the desired amount of fresh oregano and basil leaves. If they are large give them a rough chop.
- Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese and cut into 8 slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 555mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g