Capicola sausage pizza

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
• 1/2 cup capicola, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
• Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
2. Prepare the Dough:
   • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled dough to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel.
3. Add the Sauce and Cheese:
   • Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
   • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses evenly over the sauce.
4. Add the Toppings:
   • Evenly distribute the crumbled Italian sausage and sliced capicola over the cheese.
   • Add the thinly sliced red onion and roasted red peppers on top of the meat.
5. Season and Drizzle:
   • Drizzle the olive oil over the toppings.
   • Sprinkle the dried oregano and dried basil evenly over the pizza.
6. Bake the Pizza:
   • Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone if using) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
7. Garnish and Serve:
   • Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
   • Garnish with fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes if desired.
   • Slice and serve hot.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 900mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g

Enjoy this delicious and savory Capicola Sausage Pizza with your favorite side salad or a glass of red wine for a delightful meal!